Boroughs receiving grant funding next year from DCNR will notice that grant processing also has dramatically improved. An eye-opening, detailed analysis of DCNR's grant contracting process in late 1999 has produced a streamlined, more efficient procedure that will cut grant processing from its current six months to less than 3 months. And the time it takes to actually break ground on a project will be cut in half as well- from one year to six months. Williamson noted that his bureau is not finished with its streamlining analysis. Plans are to develop an on-line application process, so applicants can work with DCNR in a paperless environment.
Applications are available now.
The applications were mailed early in July to over 3000 potential applicants. The deadline for grant applications was September 1st. The office of the State Fire Commissioner will review all applications and hopes to announce the grant awards by the end of October. Below are some concerns that are often attributed to foundations . Foundations seem restrictive with the types of projects they fund.