The BEST Grant Process

What Steps To Take Before the Grant Application

BEST Grant Program FAQ is a comprehensive guide to all the components which make up BEST.

Contact your Division Technical Assistance Representative to schedule a site visit and get started with planning for your BEST grant.

Planning - this is an essential component of a BEST grant.  Below are several tools to help guide you through the planning process.  Please refer to the "BEST Grant Program  FAQ" for additional information.

• BEST Consultant/Contractor Selection Guidelines

• BEST Owner's Representative Job Description

• Public School Facilities Master Plan Guidelines

For RFQ/P templates and assistance, please contact your technical assistance representative.

The Grant Application Process

The BEST Grant Application

Current Applicant Matching Percentages

• A Guide to How the Matching Percentages are Calculated

BEST Project Scoring Guidelines for BEST Cash Grants

Current BEST Grant Cycle Timeline

Once A Grant Application is Awarded

Other Factors Which Could Affect Your Project

High Performance Certification Program (HPCP)

Davis-Bacon information related to BEST Grant Projects

BEST Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment (FF&E) Guidelines

Security Camera Questionnaire

BEST Roof Specific Policies for Roof Applicants

 A Guide to Maximizing the Life of your Roof