(1) “Neighborhood assistance project” or “project” means any arrangement between a neighborhood organization and 1 or more business firms for the provision of financial assistance for projects offering job training, community services, crime prevention, or physical revitalization.

    (2) “Neighborhood organization” means any nongovernmental organization serving an area with geographically definable boundaries, having elected officials, adopted bylaws, and a minimum membership of 50 households, or 10% of the households, within its boundaries.

    (3) “Physical revitalization” means the replacement, rehabilitation, or restoration of existing neighborhood facilities or the creation of new neighborhood facilities. Neighborhood facilities may include streets, sidewalks, parks, recreational facilities, residential structures, and public facilities.

    (4) “Rebate” means the payment by the department to a business firm as provided in the reimbursement form.

    (5) “Reimbursement form” means the form submitted by a business firm to the department for the purpose of receiving a rebate.