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4. How does the project promote and/or encourage involvement or use from diverse cultural<br />

backgrounds and incomes?<br />

5. Describe how the project will use state or local youth employment <strong>program</strong>s (e.g.,<br />

<strong>California</strong> Conservation Corps, local conservation corps or similar youth employment<br />

<strong>program</strong>s) and how the youth employment element will be integrated into the <strong>program</strong>.<br />

6. Explain plans to keep the community informed and involved in the project.<br />

C. Project Need<br />

1. Describe any compelling reason(s) (timing, loss of matching funds, project momentum,<br />

etc.) the <strong>grant</strong> review team should select the project:<br />

• Is there an urgent need to implement the project this year?<br />

• What will happen to the project site if this project does not occur?<br />

• Describe any future actions needed beyond the scope of this project to fully address<br />

the overall project goals.<br />

2. Is the project a continuation of previously completed work, and if so, is the next phase<br />

crucial for the continued success of the prior work? If the previous work was funded by<br />

<strong>Agency</strong>, list the project name and year the <strong>grant</strong> was awarded.<br />

D. Local and Regional Impacts<br />

1. What is the expected benefit for the local community?<br />

• How will the project contribute to the economic stability or development of the<br />

community?<br />

• How does the project address environmental justice concerns?<br />

2. Will this project encourage tourism in the area? If so, describe how.<br />

3. (Acquisitions only) Does the acquisition resolve a larger resource conflict? (For example,<br />

does the acquisition take flood-prone property out of potential residential development?)<br />

If yes, explain.<br />

4. (Acquisitions only) If the project involves acquisition of land that will not be improved until<br />

a later date, why is immediate acquisition necessary?<br />

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C-3: Public Access, Location, and Transportation<br />

All projects must provide public access, or be a component of a larger parkway plan that<br />

provides public access.<br />

A. Describe if and how the public will access the project site.<br />

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