Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to some “frequently asked questions” relating to prequalification of partner organizations are provided below. ( A section for prequalification of Contractors will be added in the future.) This page will be updated over time.
| QUESTION | ANSWER |
|---|---|
| What organizations have already been prequalified? | Already Prequalified Partners If an organization is already prequalified, no action is required at this time.  |
| Would a private firm be eligible to become a prequalified partner and thus be able to file applications for funding? | Prequalified partner status is intended for organizations that would be eligible, per the Funding policy, to receive subgrants. The funding policy says “Funding Program Administrators should use Table 1 as a guide to determine eligible subgrant recipients.” And in Table 1, the list of eligible and ineligible candidates is as follows: Eligible Entities Vermont municipalities, Regional planning commissions, Natural resource conservation districts, Non-profit organizations, State agencies, State colleges and universities, Public hospitals and medical centers, Public schools. Ineligible Entities Private citizens, individuals, Private for-profit businesses and industries, Private for-profit colleges and universities, Federal agencies. |