Section 47.34. Application procedures.

 

(1)  An eligible applicant, described under s. NR 47.36 (1) may apply for a grant under this subchapter for the purposes specified under s. NR 47.36 (2) .

(2)  Applicants shall submit applications on the prescribed department forms to the district office for the district where the applicant is located. The application shall indicate that:

(a) Trees shall be planted on publicly owned or controlled property;

(b) All tree planting under the project shall be conducted by small business contractors; and

(c) Purchased trees and supplies shall be purchased from small businesses.

(3)  The grant proposal shall to the extent possible divide the project to allow more than one small business concern to perform work under the project and promote increased employment in local communities.

(4)  Applications shall be received by the department district office no later than close of business on March 1 unless otherwise provided on the application.

(5)  The department shall evaluate completed applications and make preliminary determinations as to which applicants may receive grants.

(6)  The department shall submit its preliminary determinations to the SBA for review.

(7)  The department may not award grants before receiving SBA approval.

(8)  Successful applicants shall be notified by the department and sent a project agreement. Work under the project agreement may not proceed until the agreement is signed by the department and the applicant.

Cr. Register, August, 1992, No. 440 , eff. 9-1-92.