2008 Grant Application & Open Project Selection Process

This document is available as one PDF (2.2 MB) OR as a series of PDF's seen below in the breakdown of 3 Parts - Adobe Reader required. Exhibits are listed at the bottom.

LPRF/LWCF/NRTF Application

Table of Contents

Legislative Authorization
Local Parks and Recreation Fund (LPRF)
Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF)
Natural Resources Trust Fund (NRTF)

General Procedures

Distribution of Funds
Eligible Applicants
Acquisition and Development
Project Costs
Accountability
Match Requirements
Program Funding Allocations
Site Control
Waiver of Retroactivity for LWCF Projects
ADA Compliance
Public Accessibility
Fees and Charges
Unsettled Claims
Utility Lines

Application Requirements and Process

Application Submission Period
Eligible Applicants
Match Assurance
Active Project
Preliminary Review of Applications
Application Evaluation
Unfunded Projects
Acquisition Projects
Development Projects

Compliance Responsibilities

Site Dedication
Management of Project Site
Conversion
Non-Compliance
Progress/Final Inspections
Post Completion Inspection

LPRF/LWCF/NRTF Application Requirements Checklist(.doc)
LPRF/LWCF/NRTF Application Instructions
Tennessee LPRF/LWCF/NRTF/RTP Grant Application (.pdf)
Project Cost Sheet (.pdf)
Development Project Costs (.pdf)
Project Boundary Map Certification (.doc)
Notice of Limitation of Use (.pdf)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s)
Match List
Land Policy

Open Project Selection Process

General Criteria
1. Completed Pre-Application
2. Planning Process
3. Delivery System
Bonus Points: Three-Star Benchmarking Program
4. Park Maintenance and Administration
5. Environmental Considerations

Categorical Exclusion Request (.pdf)
List of Agencies (.pdf)
RES Program Requirements
Bonus Points
Additional Categories
List of Abbreviations

Exhibits: Exhibit 1 | Exhibit 2 | Exhibit 3 | Exhibit 4 | Exhibit 5 | Exhibit 6

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