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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION FLORIDA RECREATION DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM GRANT APPLICATION PACKAGE 2003-2004 INTRODUCTION The Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program (FRDAP) provides grants to local governmental entities to acquire or develop land for public outdoor recreation. The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), Bureau of Design and Recreation Services administers FRDAP. DEP evaluates grant applications according to policies and procedures described in Chapter 62D-5, Part V, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.). This is commonly known as the FRDAP Rule. Applicants should familiarize themselves with these policies and procedures. This packet will assist all applicants in preparing and presenting the information needed for DEP to evaluate proposed FRDAP applications. GENERAL APPLlCA TION INFORMA TION Please submit the application in a SOFT COVER (please, no HARD 3-ring binders). To facilitate the review and scoring process, tab all support documents or attachments according to Part III of this application. We a reciate our coo eration. A proposed FRDAP project must be for one of the three following categories: acquisition of land for public outdoor recreational purposes, development of land for public outdoor recreational purposes, or construction or renovation of a public recreational trail. If an acquisition project receives a FRDAP grant, the applicant must develop the acquired site for public outdoor recreation use within three (3) years. A development proposal should consist of the complete or partial development ofthe site for public outdoor recreational use. A development project may consist of one improvement/renovation or a group of related improvements/renovations designed to provide primary facilities for outdoor recreation. A trail project should consist of a new trail or renovation of an existing trail for public outdoor recreation. A trail project may consist of one trail or multiple trails and related improvements within one project boundary. Secondary or support facilities or improvements for access, safety and protection of the project are viable project components for development or trail projects, but should not dominate the proposed project. Primary facility costs must be greater than or equal to fifty percent ofthe total project cost. Support facilities alone do not constitute an eligible project, except development projects which provide or improve sandy beach access and trail projects which provide trailhead or trailside facilities. Eligible areas and facilities are described in the FRDAP Rule. Should the project receive funding, the grantee will have up to three (3) years from the effective date ofthe project agreement to complete the project. The Department's performance and obligation to award program grants is contingent upon an annual appropriation by the Florida Legislature. MAXIMUM GRANT FUNDS AN APPLICANT MA Y REQUEST FOR FY 2003-2004: $200,000 GRANT MA TCH RA TIOS: (Based on the grant cap of $200,000) Proiect Cost $50,000 or less $50,00 I to $150,000 $150,001 up to $400,000 State Share 100% 75% 50% Grantee Share 0% 25% 50% Project Cost = Grant Funds + Grantee Match Ple_ase re~er to Chapter 62D-5.055( 4), F.A.C. for complete information on match requirements