Chapter 224-1 GRANT PROGRAMS
Rule 224-1-.01 Woodbridge Program FY 99
| (1) | General Scope
and Purpose of the Grant Program. The purpose of the grant program is:
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| (2) | Many communities and counties have bridges that are deficient, or obsolete. Wood bridge designs are now available which can carry any legal load allowed on a highway in the state. Demonstrating this technology with qualified cooperators will allow a broader and faster dissemination of this cost-effective technology to communities throughout the state. The program will be made available to potential grantees from county and municipal governments throughout the state. As market demand for forest products increase from bridge construction activities, reforestation efforts should be enhanced as well as additional incentives to grow and manage forests. |
| (3) | General Terms and
Conditions of the Grant. The general terms and conditions of the grant are:
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| (4) | Eligible Recipients of the Grant. The grant recipient must be a political subdivision of the State of Georgia such as a county, or municipality which operates, maintains, or is otherwise responsible for local pedestrian and/or vehicular bridge systems. Joint applications between adjoining political subdivisions are allowed. |
| (5) | Criteria for the award
of the Grant are:
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| (6) | Directions and deadlines for applying for
such grant. Requests for applications and additional information should be
directed to the:
Georgia Forestry Commission Utilization, Marketing & Development Department P.O. Box 819 Macon, Georgia 31202-0819 or phone 912-751-3521. Deadline for submitting an application is set for October 15, 1998, with final awards prior to July 1, 1999. |
Rule 224-1-.02 Georgia Community Tree Planting Program FY 94
| (1) | Statutory Basis for Grant Program: Georgia Law 1995, pp. 309-315; O.C.G.A. Sec. 12-6-5. |
| (2) | General Scope and Purpose of the Grant Program. The general scope and purpose of the grant program is to provide an opportunity for communities and non-profit groups throughout the State of Georgia to purchase and plant trees in urban areas. |
| (3) | General Terms and Conditions of the
Grant. The general terms and conditions of the grant are:
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| (4) | Eligibility requirements are that the grant recipient be a government entity or non-profit group and must provide a Federal Employer's Identification number. The recipient must be able to provide, either with staff, volunteers or sub-contractors, tree care and maintenance for three years following the project installation. |
| (5) | Criteria
for the award are:
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| (6) | Directions and deadlines for applying:
Requests for information about the Georgia Community Tree Planting Program
should be made to:
Georgia Forestry Commission Georgia Community Tree Planting Program P.O. Box 819 Macon, Georgia 31298-4599 or phone (912) 751-3326. Deadline for submitting an application is May 15, 1994. Projects must have completed planting by April 30, 1995. |
Rule 224-1-.03 Georgia Community Tree Planting Program FY 95
| (1) | Statutory Basis for Grant Program: Georgia Law 1955, pp.309-315; O.C.G.A. Sec. 12-6-5. |
| (2) | General Scope and Purpose of the Grant Program. The general scope and purpose of the grant program is to provide an opportunity for communities and non-profit groups throughout the State of Georgia to purchase and plant trees in urban areas. |
| (3) | General Terms and Conditions of the
Grant. The general terms and conditions of the grant are:
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| (4) | Eligibility requirements are that the grant recipient be a government entity or non-profit group and must provide a Federal Employer's Identification number. The recipient must be able to provide, either with staff, volunteers or sub-contractors, tree care and maintenance for three years following the project installation. |
| (5) | Criteria
for the award are:
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| (6) | Directions and deadlines for applying:
Requests for information about the Georgia Community Tree Planting Program
should be made to:
Georgia Forestry Commission Georgia Community Tree Planting Program P.O. Box 819 Macon, Georgia 31298-4599 or phone (912) 751-3326. Deadline for submitting an application is July 15, 1994. Projects must have completed planting by April 30, 1995. |