MMAH reserves the right to return a project application for revision and resubmission if it is not consistent with the Program Guidelines.
3.6.3 Funding
Funding must be provided to proponents in the form of a forgivable loan based on the cost of the work items approved by the Service Manager. Loans are to be secured by a mortgage registered on title upon project completion.
3.6.4 Payment Process
Funding will be advanced to Service Managers and based on the following instalments:
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50 per cent when a completed Project Information Form along with an executed loan agreement between the Service Manager and proponent, and signed promissory note are submitted and approved by MMAH in TPON;
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40 per cent at confirmation of 50 per cent project completion; and
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10 per cent at confirmation of final project completion and mortgage registered on title.
MMAH may consider a higher upfront payment based on local need with supporting documentation.
Service Managers must ensure project status is updated and documents are posted in TPON on an on-going basis. Retrofit and Upgrade activities must start within 90 days of the date of the funding agreement.
Service Managers are responsible for project selection and approval, monitoring progress and completion of projects, quality of work, and for the advancement of funds. Retrofit and Upgrade activities must be completed by December 31, 2021.
3.6.5 Reporting
Service Managers are required to report quarterly to MMAH on the status of each project during its retrofit and upgrade activities. Service Managers must regularly update progress on project activities and payments to proponents through the TPON system. Confirmation of construction start and completion for each project must be submitted in TPON.
Project Information Forms will require Service Managers to report on the following information for performance indicators: