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Common application pitfalls

• Unclear or incomplete scope of work. Someone outside the project team should be able to understand what is being built, where it is located, what hazards are being addressed, and why the project matters. • Inconsistencies across the application. Scope, narrative, BCA, maps, engineering assumptions, and supporting documentation should tell the same story. • Budgets that do not tie to the line-item cost estimate or design assumptions.

Bottom line

Pay attention to the details. Inconsistencies, missing information, and incorrect project identification can make or break your application.

• Design maturity that is too thin for the funding bucket being pursued.

• Missing or weak documentation for cost share, mitigation plan consistency, site inventory, or building code status. • Waiting too long to gather EHP, permitting, procurement, and stakeholder input.