Rule 267-16-.07. The Criteria for the Award of the Grant

Applicants (local governments and/or non-profit organizations) will compete for funding in the total amount of $120,000. GEFA will evaluate the applications based upon (1) The ability to provide agricultural no-tillage programs for farmers. (2) The degree of community/ multi-agency cooperation that is inherent in each application. (3) Prior experience in no-tillage programs or programs which provide direct benefits to the general public. (4) Higher value will be given to those applications which are multi-jurisdictional or multicounty in nature. In addition any non-profit applicant must submit a copy of their most recent financial audit or financial statement.

Submitted: Dec. 15, 1999.

Authority: O.C.G.A. 28-5-122.

History. Original grant description entitled "The Criteria for the Award of the Grant" submitted November 9, 1998.