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Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 110 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS › Chapter 110-23 - QUALITY GROWTH GRANT PROGRAM › Subject 110-23-1 - QUALITY GROWTH GRANT PROGRAM › Rule 110-23-1-.10 - Application Procedure

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) Eligible applicants must apply for the
				Quality Growth Grant in a format and manner prescribed by the Department. Grant
				applications may be received by writing to the Department of Community
Affairs at the following address:
Department of Community Affairs
ATTN: Quality Growth Grant Program
60 Executive Park South, N.E.
Atlanta, Georgia 30329
O.C.G.A. Sec.
				  50-8-8.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 110 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS › Chapter 110-24 - OPPORTUNITY ZONE JOB TAX CREDIT PROGRAM › Subject 110-24-1 - OPPORTUNITY ZONE JOB TAX CREDIT PROGRAM REGULATIONS › Rule 110-24-1-.02 - Threshold Criteria for Boundaries and Designation

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) Boundaries of an Opportunity Zone must be
				wholly contained within Areas Displaying Pervasive Poverty, Underdevelopment,
				General Distress and Blight.
(2)
				Boundaries of an Opportunity Zone shall generally follow the center line of
				streets and/or the boundaries of property tax parcels as described within
				110-24-1-.03(5).
(a) Property tax parcels that meet the
				designation criteria of
				110-24-1-.02(1)
				and of 110-24-1-.02(3)
				except for being separated from an eligible block group by road, road right of
				way, rail, creek, river, or other easement may also be included within the
				boundaries of an Opportunity Zone.
(b) In the event a property tax parcel
				crosses jurisdictional lines, then the parcel shall be includable in the
				proposed Opportunity Zone boundary of the jurisdiction requesting the
				designation as long as there is written notice given to all affected
				jurisdictions at least thirty (30) days prior to the application being
				submitted to DCA..
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 110 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS › Chapter 110-24 - OPPORTUNITY ZONE JOB TAX CREDIT PROGRAM › Subject 110-24-1 - OPPORTUNITY ZONE JOB TAX CREDIT PROGRAM REGULATIONS › Rule 110-24-1-.03 - Application for Designation

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) Eligible applicants are general-purpose
				local governments (cities, counties, consolidated governments, or a combination
				thereof).
(2) Cover Letter
(a) A cover letter to the commissioner of
				community affairs requesting designation must be prepared and signed by an
				authorized representative of the local government applying for an Opportunity
				Zone. In the case of a jointly designated enterprise zone that includes
				multiple local government incentives, a cover letter must be executed by an
				authorized representative of each applicable local government.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 110 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS › Chapter 110-24 - OPPORTUNITY ZONE JOB TAX CREDIT PROGRAM › Subject 110-24-1 - OPPORTUNITY ZONE JOB TAX CREDIT PROGRAM REGULATIONS › Rule 110-24-1-.04 - Policies, Procedures, Limitations, Reporting and Adjustment of Boundaries

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) Applications
				for Opportunity Zones may be submitted at any time.
(2) A local government may have any number of
				Opportunity Zones unless otherwise limited by law or these
				regulations.
(3) A business may
				qualify for the Opportunity Zone credit without qualifying for benefits under a
				State Enterprise Zone or Urban Redevelopment Plan.
(4) State Enterprise Zones cited for the
				purpose of application to the commissioner of community affairs for the
				creation of an Opportunity Zone must be active, bona fide State Enterprise
				Zones that are currently offering incentives to enterprise zone
				businesses.
(5) Opportunity Zones
				will exist for a period of 10 years from the date of designation or for the
				life of the related State Enterprise Zones and Urban Redevelopment Plans,
				whichever is shorter. Opportunity Zones may be renewed by the commissioner of
				community affairs at the end of 10 years. The Opportunity Zones may be revoked
				should the documentation used to designate the Zone be determined to be
				fraudulent.
(6) Reporting
(a) On an annual basis on or by January 31st
				and in a format to be provided by the department, the local government shall
				report to the department the Opportunity Zone's activity for the most recent
				available year as follows:
1. A narrative
				description of the local government actions undertaken within the Opportunity
				Zone for the preceding year. The local government may use the potential actions
				listed at
				110-24-1-.03(4)(b)
				for purposes of the report.
2. The
				total of the tax values of the parcels within the proposed zone for the
				preceding year.
3. The total of the
				tax value for the applicant's total property tax digest for the preceding
				year.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 110 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS › Chapter 110-24 - OPPORTUNITY ZONE JOB TAX CREDIT PROGRAM › Subject 110-24-1 - OPPORTUNITY ZONE JOB TAX CREDIT PROGRAM REGULATIONS › Rule 110-24-1-.05 - Opportunity Zone Tax Credit

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) For eligible businesses within a
				currently designated Opportunity Zone, tax credits may be earned in accordance
				with O.C.G.A. §
									48-7-40.1 and the accompanying
				regulations. Nothing in this regulation shall be construed as authorization for
				businesses to claim multiple job tax credits for the same jobs. By way of
				further explanation, no business may add credits for the same jobs by
				qualifying simultaneously under the various provisions of O.C.G.A. §§
									48-7-40 and
				48-7-40.1. Thus businesses may
				only claim the credit for jobs created under either the county tier program or
				the Opportunity Zone program, but not both programs.
(2) All applicable laws and regulations of
				the Job Tax Credit Program (see O.C.G.A. §
									48-7-40.1 and Rules Chapter
				110-9-1) must be met before a business may earn Opportunity Zone
				credits.
(3) Before claiming
				Opportunity Zone tax credits, a business must apply for a certification that
				the business location where jobs are being created is within a currently
				designated Opportunity Zone.
(a) The business'
				application must contain the business' address and parcel number. If requested,
				the business will supply geographic coordinates to assist in verifying the
				location within an Opportunity Zone.
(b) The business must file the certification
				with the local jurisdiction's contact person for the Opportunity Zone. The
				local jurisdiction must then certify that the business location is within the
				Opportunity Zone, that the business meets all applicable local ordinances and
				licensing standards, and that the State Enterprise Zone or Urban Redevelopment
				Plan is active and making demonstrated progress towards its redevelopment
				objective.
(c) The certification
				must then be forwarded to the department of community affairs for
				acknowledgement.
(d) Once certified
				and acknowledged, a copy will be provided back to the business, the local
				jurisdiction and the department of revenue.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 110 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS › Chapter 110-25 - THE LIFE SCIENCES FACILITIES FUND LOAN PROGRAM DESCRIPTION › Subject 110-25-1 - THE LIFE SCIENCES FACILITIES FUND LOAN PROGRAM DESCRIPTION › Rule 110-25-1-.01 - Scope of Rule

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
This regulation governs the operation of the Life Sciences
				  Facilities Fund ("Facilities Fund") as established by the Georgia Legislature
				  and signed by the Governor in the S.F.Y. 2005 Amended General Appropriations
				  Act, the Governor's Budget Document for S.F.Y. 2005, and 2005 Ga. Laws Act #395
				  (HB 84). The Board of the Georgia Department of Community Affairs ("the
				  Department") through its resolution adopted on August 3, 2005, approved the
				  adoption of regulations which will guide the Facilities Fund's
				  operation.
O.C.G.A. Sec.
				  50-8-1
et
				  seq.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 110 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS › Chapter 110-25 - THE LIFE SCIENCES FACILITIES FUND LOAN PROGRAM DESCRIPTION › Subject 110-25-1 - THE LIFE SCIENCES FACILITIES FUND LOAN PROGRAM DESCRIPTION › Rule 110-25-1-.02 - Definitions

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) The definitions
				for purposes of this regulation are identical in all respects to the terms
				defined in O.C.G.A. Sections
				50-8-2 and
				50-26-4, as well as the
				following:
(2)
Life-science
				company.
Life-sciences companies use biological processes to solve
				problems and make useful products for the improvement of health care (human and
				animal), food and agriculture, aquaculture, forestry, industrial production
				(such as chemicals, textiles, plastics, pulp and paper), energy production,
				environmental management (such as remediation and natural resource recovery)
				and national defense. Also included are companies that make the tools (from
				synthetic DNA and protein products to computer hardware and software) that
				support life-sciences industry research and development and the materials and
				systems for manufacture of life-sciences products.
Companies should be creating commercially promising
				  technologies and higher quality jobs.
O.C.G.A. Sec.
				  50-8-1
et
				  seq.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 110 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS › Chapter 110-25 - THE LIFE SCIENCES FACILITIES FUND LOAN PROGRAM DESCRIPTION › Subject 110-25-1 - THE LIFE SCIENCES FACILITIES FUND LOAN PROGRAM DESCRIPTION › Rule 110-25-1-.03 - Purpose

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
The purpose of the Life Sciences Facilities Fund (the
				  "Facilities Fund") is to serve as an incentive program to provide low-cost loan
				  assistance for the purchase of fixed assets to eligible applicants that are
				  being considered as a relocation or expansion site for a life-science company
				  targeted by Georgia. The Facilities Fund is intended to be used as an incentive
				  when needed to retain or recruit life-science companies in and to Georgia, or
				  to fill a financing gap that is unmet by the private sector (including angel
				  investors, venture capital, traditional commercial financing, developer
				  financing, etc.) and when the health, welfare and economic security of the
				  citizens of the state are promoted through the recruitment, development and
				  retention of life-sciences companies that are creating higher quality jobs,
				  making private investment in Georgia and creating marketable
				  products.
O.C.G.A. Sec.
				  50-8-3.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 110 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS › Chapter 110-25 - THE LIFE SCIENCES FACILITIES FUND LOAN PROGRAM DESCRIPTION › Subject 110-25-1 - THE LIFE SCIENCES FACILITIES FUND LOAN PROGRAM DESCRIPTION › Rule 110-25-1-.04 - Eligible Applicants

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
Eligible applicants and recipients of funds awarded under
				  this program shall include, but not be limited to, general-purpose local
				  governments (municipalities and counties), and component units of local
				  governments and/or local government authorities and joint or multi-county
				  development authorities. All local government units that are party to an
				  application must be in compliance, where applicable, with the requirements
				  regarding comprehensive planning (O.C.G.A. §§
									50-8-1
et seq.
),
				  report of local government finances (O.C.G.A. §
									36-81-8(b)),
				  local service delivery strategies (O.C.G.A. §
									36-70-1
et seq.
),
				  government management indicators survey (O.C.G.A. §
									36-81-8(h)),
				  report of registered authority finances (O.C.G.A. §
									36-81-8), and local government
				  authorities registration (O.C.G.A. §
									36-80-8
et
				  seq.
).
O.C.G.A. Sec.
				  50-8-1
et
				  seq.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 110 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS › Chapter 110-25 - THE LIFE SCIENCES FACILITIES FUND LOAN PROGRAM DESCRIPTION › Subject 110-25-1 - THE LIFE SCIENCES FACILITIES FUND LOAN PROGRAM DESCRIPTION › Rule 110-25-1-.05 - Fund Availability

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) Funds appropriated or otherwise made
				available to the Department will be made available to eligible applicants for
				projects when a life-sciences company cannot locate or expand without special
				financial assistance.
(2) In
				addition to funds appropriated by the Legislature, additional funds may come
				from program income such as principal and interest on the LSFF loans or REBA
				loans that were designated for use by life-science companies. Program income
				may be used for future LSFF loans or to cover the Department's costs in
				managing the Facilities Fund.
(3)
				Loans will be closed in either DCA's name or by the Georgia Housing and Finance
				Authority (or a subsidiary corporation thereof). Loans may be made to a
				development authority which will in turn loan the funds to the sub-recipient
				business, or loans may be made directly to the sub-recipient
				business.
(4) Loans are not limited
				in amount, although generally the loan amount will not be more than 25% of the
				fixed-asset needs of the company's Georgia location. A recommended loan amount
				should be included in a letter of support from a state agency or organization
				whose statutory powers and duties include community and economic development or
				the enhancement of Georgia's technology sectors. (See Section
				110-25-1.08(3)
				below.) Final approval of loan amounts is at the discretion of the
				Department.
(5) The criteria in
				these rulesare designed to assist the Department in making its decision and
				only constitute minimum standards. Additional factors may be considered
				depending on the nature of particular projects and their relative merit
				compared to competing proposals, and depending on the availability of funding
				at the time of application.
(6) The
				Department will establish and announce funding availability. Applications will
				be accepted throughout the fiscal year and will be reviewed based upon the
				criteria in Rules
				110-25-1-.08 and
				.09.
(7) Eligible applicants must apply for
				assistance under this program in a format and manner described by the
				Department. Application manuals and guidelines may be obtained from the
				Department or its website:
Georgia Department of Community Affairs
Life-Sciences Facilities Fund
60 Executive Park South, NE
Atlanta, Georgia 30329 (404) 679-4940
www.dca.state.ga.us
O.C.G.A. Secs.
				  50-8-3,
				  50-8-8,
				  50-26-4,
				  50-26-5,
				  50-26-8,
				  50-26-18.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 110 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS › Chapter 110-25 - THE LIFE SCIENCES FACILITIES FUND LOAN PROGRAM DESCRIPTION › Subject 110-25-1 - THE LIFE SCIENCES FACILITIES FUND LOAN PROGRAM DESCRIPTION › Rule 110-25-1-.06 - Eligible Activities

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
Loan funds may be used only for privately owned or publicly
				  owned/privately leased fixed assets (i.e. land, buildings, leasehold
				  improvements or machinery and equipment). Transactions may require the
				  participation of a local-government development authority as a conduit for the
				  loan funds.
O.C.G.A. Secs.
				  50-8-8,
				  50-26-5,
				  50-26-8,
				  50-26-18.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 110 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS › Chapter 110-25 - THE LIFE SCIENCES FACILITIES FUND LOAN PROGRAM DESCRIPTION › Subject 110-25-1 - THE LIFE SCIENCES FACILITIES FUND LOAN PROGRAM DESCRIPTION › Rule 110-25-1-.08 - Threshold Requirements

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(Application must meet all threshold requirements in order to
				  be considered):
(1) The application is
				from an eligible applicant;
(2) The
				proposed sub-recipient business is a life-sciences company;
(3) A letter of support and recommendation
				has been issued by a state agency or organization whose statutory or
				organizational powers and duties include community and economic development or
				the enhancement of Georgia's technology sectors, stating that the proposed
				project needs the Loan Fund's loan assistance and will (if funded) develop,
				promote, and/or retain trade, commerce, industry and employment opportunities
				within the state's strategic industries and promote the general welfare of the
				state;
(4) The proposed use of
				funds is for eligible activities and will be carried out in a manner consistent
				with the state constitution, state law and in accordance with the applicant's
				and sub-recipient's enabling legislation and authority or corporate charter;
				and
(5) The proposed activities are
				consistent with local and regional plans developed under the provisions of the
				Georgia Planning Act and the Service Delivery Strategies developed in
				accordance with O.C.G.A.
				36-70-1
et
				seq.
O.C.G.A. Sec.
				  50-8-8.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 110 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS › Chapter 110-25 - THE LIFE SCIENCES FACILITIES FUND LOAN PROGRAM DESCRIPTION › Subject 110-25-1 - THE LIFE SCIENCES FACILITIES FUND LOAN PROGRAM DESCRIPTION › Rule 110-25-1-.10 - Awarding of Funds

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) Once selected for funding, awarded funds
				will be made available by the Department through an award contract
				incorporating by reference the approved final application and adding general
				conditions plus special conditions as necessary. Such special conditions shall
				include the terms and conditions of the loan to the sub-recipient
				business.
(2) Because of the
				limited amount of funds available, the Department may also award an amount less
				than the amount requested in the application. Applicants will have thirty (30)
				days from the date of award to accept any special conditions and/or the reduced
				award amount. If the applicant fails to accept the special conditions or lower
				award amount within the required period, the Department may unilaterally
				withdraw the award.
(3) The
				Department will prepare loan documents in consultation with the recipient's and
				company's attorneys.
(4) As part of
				the award conditions, the recipient must provide progress reports on the impact
				and performance of the project as required by the Department.
O.C.G.A. Sec.
				  50-8-8.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 110 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS › Chapter 110-26 - HANDS ON GEORGIA CHALLENGE GRANT PROGRAM › Subject 110-26-1 - HANDS ON GEORGIA CHALLENGE GRANT PROGRAM › Rule 110-26-1-.01 - Purpose

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
The purpose of the Hands On Georgia and the Georgia
				  Department of Community Affairs State Challenge Grant is to build capacity
				  within current and proposed Hands On Georgia organizations to implement Hands
				  On programming. Pursuant to O.C.G.A. Sec.
				  50-8-8, the State Challenge Grant
				  Program shall be administered by the Georgia Department of Community
				  Affairs.
O.C.G.A. Secs.
				  50-8-8,
				  50-8-9.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 110 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS › Chapter 110-26 - HANDS ON GEORGIA CHALLENGE GRANT PROGRAM › Subject 110-26-1 - HANDS ON GEORGIA CHALLENGE GRANT PROGRAM › Rule 110-26-1-.02 - Definitions

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1)
Department
means the Department of Community Affairs.
(2)
Hands On Georgia
means the
				statewide network supporting volunteerism in the state of Georgia.
(3)
Existing
Affiliate
means any organization, either stand alone or part of an
				existing nonprofit organization utilizing the Hands On model.
(4)
Emerging Affiliate
means
				organization, either stand alone or part of an existing nonprofit organization
				not yet affiliated with Hands On Georgia.
(5)
Hands On Programming
means a
				calendar of service opportunities in partnership with multiple agencies and
				providing team-based volunteer opportunities that are led by a trained
				volunteer leader.
(6)
State
				Challenge Grant
means a grant provided to Hands On Georgia affiliates
				who present a clear vision of the growth and development that is anticipated,
				as well as precise methods for demonstrating the level of growth and
				development that has been achieved.
O.C.G.A. Secs.
				  50-8-8,
				  50-8-9.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 110 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS › Chapter 110-26 - HANDS ON GEORGIA CHALLENGE GRANT PROGRAM › Subject 110-26-1 - HANDS ON GEORGIA CHALLENGE GRANT PROGRAM › Rule 110-26-1-.03 - Grant Competitions

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) The Department and Hands On Georgia shall
				hold one competition period per fiscal year.
(2) Applications must be received by Hands On
				Georgia no later than the closing date of the competition.
O.C.G.A. Secs.
				  50-8-8,
				  50-8-9.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 110 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS › Chapter 110-26 - HANDS ON GEORGIA CHALLENGE GRANT PROGRAM › Subject 110-26-1 - HANDS ON GEORGIA CHALLENGE GRANT PROGRAM › Rule 110-26-1-.04 - Allocation of Appropriated Grant Funds

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
Funds appropriated or otherwise made available to the
				  Department and Hands On Georgia for the State Challenge Grant Program will be
				  disbursed from the Department to the grantee in two installments. Twenty-five
				  percent of the grant amount will be disbursed within 10 business days upon
				  receipt of the signed grant agreement. The remaining disbursement will be made
				  upon satisfactory demonstration of the match requirement.
O.C.G.A. Secs.
				  50-8-8,
				  50-8-9.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 110 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS › Chapter 110-26 - HANDS ON GEORGIA CHALLENGE GRANT PROGRAM › Subject 110-26-1 - HANDS ON GEORGIA CHALLENGE GRANT PROGRAM › Rule 110-26-1-.05 - Eligible and Ineligible Activities

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) Eligible activities include, but are not
				limited to: building organizational capacity (including expanding or developing
				staff resources) to implement Hands On programming; creating one-time and
				ongoing service projects with a variety of agency partners, addressing a
				diverse array of issue areas; engaging volunteers as leaders in all aspects of
				hands-on programming: project leaders, committee members, etc.; organizing
				large-scale "day of service" events; engaging corporate partners, including
				employee volunteer programming, customized project development and management;
				developing volunteer leaders, including issue-education, project reflection,
				infusion of civic engagement strategies, and skill-building opportunities for
				volunteers.
(2) Ineligible
				activities include, but are not limited to, parades, celebrations, or cash
				awards. A State Challenge Grant cannot be used for any activity that would
				violate the gratuities clause of the State Constitution.
O.C.G.A. Secs.
				  50-8-8,
				  50-8-9.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 110 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS › Chapter 110-26 - HANDS ON GEORGIA CHALLENGE GRANT PROGRAM › Subject 110-26-1 - HANDS ON GEORGIA CHALLENGE GRANT PROGRAM › Rule 110-26-1-.06 - Grant Award Amounts and Matching Requirements

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
The maximum amount for an application will be $10,000. In
				  cases where the applicant can demonstrate that the activity to be funded with
				  the State Challenge Grant is particularly innovative or exceptional, the
				  Department or Hands On Georgia may choose to award up to the maximum grant of
				  $10,000. Eligible applicants receiving a grant award will be required to
				  provide a match no less than dollar for dollar of the grant amount. This
				  matching requirement must be met by cash contributions only.
O.C.G.A. Secs.
				  50-8-8,
				  50-8-9.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 110 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS › Chapter 110-26 - HANDS ON GEORGIA CHALLENGE GRANT PROGRAM › Subject 110-26-1 - HANDS ON GEORGIA CHALLENGE GRANT PROGRAM › Rule 110-26-1-.07 - Review of Grant Applications

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
Eligible applications received during a competition period
				  will be reviewed by a grant review committee. The grant review committee will
				  determine the merit of each application and make a recommendation as to whether
				  such affiliate shall receive a State Challenge Grant. In determining whether an
				  affiliate shall receive a grant award, the grant review committee will consider
				  the following factors:
(a) The needs
				to be addressed by the project and the project's potential to effectively meet
				these needs;
(b) Project costs in
				relation to benefits derived; the number of people affected;
(c) Feasibility of the proposed strategy for
				carrying out the programming, including: likelihood that the programs can be
				successfully implemented as described; provision for adequate technical
				assistance to ensure quality work; the reasonableness of the budget; and
				indication that key actors who will carry out the programs are ready to proceed
				and demonstrate ability to make the programs succeed;
(d) Evidence that volunteers will be involved
				in the programming, as appropriate;
(e) Degree to which the proposed programs are
				consistent with the goals, policies and implementation strategy of the
				affiliate's comprehensive plan;
(f)
				The affiliate's demonstrated commitment to ongoing implementation of its
				comprehensive plan;
(g) Evidence
				that the programs are supported by community partners;
(h) Reliability of other funding commitments
				(i.e., city, county, schools, civic groups, other grants or loans,
				etc.);
(i) Other information
				submitted by the applicant and deemed relevant by the Grant Review
				Committee.
O.C.G.A. Secs.
				  50-8-8,
				  50-8-9.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 110 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS › Chapter 110-26 - HANDS ON GEORGIA CHALLENGE GRANT PROGRAM › Subject 110-26-1 - HANDS ON GEORGIA CHALLENGE GRANT PROGRAM › Rule 110-26-1-.08 - Awarding of Grant Funds

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) Within 45 days of the close of a grant
				competition, the Department and Hands On Georgia will select grant recipients
				based upon the review criteria outlined at
				110-26-1-.07.
(2) Upon selection by the Department and
				Hands On Georgia to receive a State Challenge Grant, the applicant will enter
				into a contract with the Department specifying the terms and conditions for the
				receipt of grant funds. At the time such contract is signed by the applicant,
				the Department and Hands On Georgia, the Department will disburse grant funds
				to the applicant based on a predetermined payment schedule. Final payment of
				grant funds shall be contingent on the applicant fully satisfying the terms of
				the contract.
O.C.G.A. Secs.
				  50-8-8,
				  50-8-9.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 110 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS › Chapter 110-26 - HANDS ON GEORGIA CHALLENGE GRANT PROGRAM › Subject 110-26-1 - HANDS ON GEORGIA CHALLENGE GRANT PROGRAM › Rule 110-26-1-.09 - Application Procedures

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
Eligible applicants must apply for the State Challenge Grant
				  in a format and manner prescribed by the Department and Hands On Georgia. Grant
				  applications may be received by accessing handsongeorgia.org or writing to
				  Hands On Georgia at the following address:
Hands On Georgia
ATTN: State Challenge Grant Program
600 Means Street, Suite 110
Atlanta, Georgia 30318
O.C.G.A. Secs.
				  50-8-8,
				  50-8-9.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 110 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS › Chapter 110-27 - SIGNATURE COMMUNITY PROGRAM › Subject 110-27-1 - SIGNATURE COMMUNITY PROGRAM › Rule 110-27-1-.01 - Purpose

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
The purpose of the Signature Community Program Grant is to
				  provide eligible recipients with limited state financial assistance to
				  implement important local community development or improvement needs identified
				  in their local comprehensive plan without supplanting other major sources of
				  assistance. Pursuant to O.C.G.A. Sec.
				  50-8-8, the Signature Community
				  Program Grant shall be administered by the Georgia Department of Community
				  Affairs.
O.C.G.A. Sec.
				  50-8-8.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 110 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS › Chapter 110-27 - SIGNATURE COMMUNITY PROGRAM › Subject 110-27-1 - SIGNATURE COMMUNITY PROGRAM › Rule 110-27-1-.02 - Definitions

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1)
Commissioner
means the Commissioner of the Georgia Department of
				Community Affairs.
(2)
Department
means the Georgia Department of Community
				Affairs.
(3)
Eligible
				Recipient
means any municipality, county, consolidated government or
				joint partnerships of municipalities, counties or consolidated
				governments.
(4)
Signature
				Community Program Grant
means any grant provided to an eligible
				recipient for the purpose of planning for, and implementation of, local
				community development or improvement needs identified in the Signature
				Community Program Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).
(5)
Memorandum of Understanding
(MOU) means a document that spells out expectations to be performed by the
				participating, selected local government(s) and the Department of Community
				Affairs to implement the local community development or improvement needs
				described in the eligible recipient's Signature Community Program
				application.
O.C.G.A. Sec.
				  50-8-8.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 110 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS › Chapter 110-27 - SIGNATURE COMMUNITY PROGRAM › Subject 110-27-1 - SIGNATURE COMMUNITY PROGRAM › Rule 110-27-1-.03 - Grant Competitions

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
Signature Community Program Grants will be made following the
				  selection of eligible recipients and completion of an approved
				  MOU.
O.C.G.A. Sec.
				  50-8-8.
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Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
Funds appropriated or otherwise made available to the
				  Department for Signature Community Program grants will be allocated to
				  Signature Community Program eligible recipients as follows:
(a) Up to 50% of the grant amount shall be
				allocated to a selected applicant after completion and approval of the MOU
				between the selected applicant and DCA.
(b) The balance of the grant amount shall be
				allocated upon completion of program initiatives outlined in the MOU.
O.C.G.A. Sec.
				  50-8-8.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 110 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS › Chapter 110-27 - SIGNATURE COMMUNITY PROGRAM › Subject 110-27-1 - SIGNATURE COMMUNITY PROGRAM › Rule 110-27-1-.05 - Eligible and Ineligible Activities

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) Eligible activities include expenses
				incurred for implementing approved plans prepared in accordance with the
				Georgia Planning Act of 1989, the Georgia Comprehensive Solid Waste Management
				Act and included in the approved MOU.
(2) Ineligible activities include any
				activities not included in the MOU. The Signature Community Program grant
				cannot be used for administrative, overhead expenses or anything that would
				violate the gratuities clause of the State Constitution. Selected communities
				must guard against any actions by individuals, groups or organizations that may
				pose a conflict of interest or the appearance thereof.
O.C.G.A. Sec.
				  50-8-8.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 110 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS › Chapter 110-27 - SIGNATURE COMMUNITY PROGRAM › Subject 110-27-1 - SIGNATURE COMMUNITY PROGRAM › Rule 110-27-1-.06 - Eligible Recipients

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) An eligible recipient, as defined in
				O.C.G.A. Sec.
				110-6-1-.02(3), may
				apply for Signature Community Program grants. If more than one eligible
				recipient is party to the application then one of the eligible recipients must
				be designated as the lead agency, responsible for administering the grant upon
				award thereof.
(2) In order to be
				eligible to apply for and/or receive a Signature Community Program grant, an
				eligible recipient must be in compliance with the following:
(a) O.C.G.A. Sec.
				50-8-2(a)(18)  as
				it relates to a "qualified local government";
(b) The requirements of O.C.G.A. Sec.
				36-81-8 as it relates to an "annual
				report of local government finances";
(c) If applicable, be eligible to receive
				solid waste grants, loans and permits as outlined in O.C.G.A. Sec.
				12-8-20
et seq.
,
				as it relates to "the Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Act of 1990";
				and
(d) The requirements of
				O.C.G.A. Sec.
				36-70-27 as it relates to
				"limitation of funding for projects inconsistent with service delivery
				strategy".
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 110 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS › Chapter 110-27 - SIGNATURE COMMUNITY PROGRAM › Subject 110-27-1 - SIGNATURE COMMUNITY PROGRAM › Rule 110-27-1-.07 - Grant Award Amounts and Matching Requirements

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
The maximum award for an individual Signature Community
				  Program grant will be $50,000. The maximum amount for an application submitted
				  jointly by two or more eligible recipients or by a consolidated local
				  government will be $50,000. No matching funds are required for receipt of a
				  Signature Community Program grant.
O.C.G.A. Sec.
				  50-8-8.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 110 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS › Chapter 110-27 - SIGNATURE COMMUNITY PROGRAM › Subject 110-27-1 - SIGNATURE COMMUNITY PROGRAM › Rule 110-27-1-.08 - Review of Memorandum of Understanding

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
Eligible recipient's Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) will
				  be reviewed by a grant review team to determine the merit of the MOU and
				  whether such eligible recipient shall receive Signature Community Program grant
				  funds. In determining whether an eligible recipient shall receive a grant
				  award, the grant review team will consider the following factors:
(a) The reasonableness of the budget and
				proposed timetable, and consideration of factors such as permits, ordinances,
				inter-jurisdictional cooperation and other funding commitments (i.e., city,
				county, school, civic association, etc.).
(b) An assessment of the impact of the
				project on the eligible recipient and community, the described need and
				implementation plan or community strategy. Both positive and negative impacts
				will be assessed as well as short and long-term impacts.
(c) An assessment of the soundness of the
				strategy outlined in the MOU, including the degree of local commitment. In the
				case of joint applications, the extent to which all participating communities
				have committed resources to the project.
(d) Other information submitted by the
				eligible recipient and deemed relevant by the Department.
O.C.G.A. Sec.
				  50-8-8.
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Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) Upon selection by the Department to
				receive a Signature Community Program grant, the applicant will enter into a
				Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Department specifying the terms and
				conditions for the receipt of grant funds. At the time such MOU is signed by
				the applicant and the Department, the Department will disburse grant funds to
				the applicant based on a predetermined payment schedule. Final payment of grant
				funds shall be contingent on the applicant fully satisfying the terms of the
				MOU.
(2) The Department may approve
				a grant subject to certain special conditions that will be incorporated in the
				grant award document. Applicants will have thirty days from the date of the
				award to accept the special conditions. If the applicant fails to accept the
				special conditions within the 30-day period, the grant award will be withdrawn
				by the Department.
O.C.G.A. Sec.
				  50-8-8.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 110 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS › Chapter 110-28 - AWAY FROM HOME SPECIAL EVENT RECYCLING GRANT PROGRAM › Subject 110-28-1 - AWAY FROM HOME SPECIAL EVENT RECYCLING GRANT PROGRAM › Rule 110-28-1-.01 - Purpose

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
The purpose of the Away From Home/Special Event Recycling
				  Grant Program is to provide eligible applicants supplies and equipment for the
				  collection of recyclables at special events, conferences, public facilities, or
				  community festivals and events. Pursuant to O.C.G.A. §
									50-8-8, the Away From Home/Special
				  Event Recycling Grant Program shall be administered by the Georgia Department
				  of Community Affairs.
O.C.G.A. Sec.
				  50-8-8.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 110 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS › Chapter 110-28 - AWAY FROM HOME SPECIAL EVENT RECYCLING GRANT PROGRAM › Subject 110-28-1 - AWAY FROM HOME SPECIAL EVENT RECYCLING GRANT PROGRAM › Rule 110-28-1-.02 - Definitions

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1)
Commissioner
means the Commissioner of the Georgia Department of
				Community Affairs.
(2)
Department
means the Georgia Department of Community
				Affairs.
(3)
Eligible
				Applicant
means any county, municipality, consolidated government, or
				solid waste authority.
(4)
In-kind
means any non-cash item(s) or labor donated to the
				program.
(5)
Program
means an Away From Home/Special Event Recycling Program designed to meet the
				objectives of O.C.G.A. §
									12-8-21 by developing or promoting
				waste disposal reduction practices.
(6)
Away From Home/Special Event
				Recycling Grant
means a grant provided to an eligible applicant to
				incorporate recycling into their solid waste management waste disposal
				reduction strategy.
O.C.G.A. Sec.
				  50-8-8.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 110 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS › Chapter 110-28 - AWAY FROM HOME SPECIAL EVENT RECYCLING GRANT PROGRAM › Subject 110-28-1 - AWAY FROM HOME SPECIAL EVENT RECYCLING GRANT PROGRAM › Rule 110-28-1-.03 - Grant Competitions

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) When funding permits, the Department
				shall hold a competition to encourage eligible applicants to initiate a Program
				in their community. Notification for applications shall be determined annually
				by the Commissioner.
(2) Following
				an initial announcement and two week notification period, applications will be
				accepted and awarded based upon an applicant's demonstrated ability to
				implement the Program.
O.C.G.A. Sec.
				  50-8-8.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 110 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS › Chapter 110-28 - AWAY FROM HOME SPECIAL EVENT RECYCLING GRANT PROGRAM › Subject 110-28-1 - AWAY FROM HOME SPECIAL EVENT RECYCLING GRANT PROGRAM › Rule 110-28-1-.04 - Fund Availability

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
Purchased equipment and supplies for Away From Home/Special
				  Event Recycling grants will be allocated based upon available supplies and
				  equipment during a competition period established by the Commissioner. The
				  Department shall establish a master contract with a vendor or vendors to supply
				  applicants with recycling containers, supplies, and hauling trailers. When a
				  grant is awarded, the Department will authorize the delivery of the requested
				  materials to the awarded applicants until funds under the master agreement have
				  been exhausted.
O.C.G.A. Sec.
				  50-8-8.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 110 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS › Chapter 110-28 - AWAY FROM HOME SPECIAL EVENT RECYCLING GRANT PROGRAM › Subject 110-28-1 - AWAY FROM HOME SPECIAL EVENT RECYCLING GRANT PROGRAM › Rule 110-28-1-.05 - Eligible and Ineligible Activities

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) Eligible activities include, but are not
				limited to, establishing a recycling collection program that includes the use
				of specialized containers and trailers to collect recyclables at community
				events or functions, public facilities, and programs or events conducted by the
				applicant.
(2) Ineligible
				activities include, but are not limited to, the distribution or use of granted
				equipment and supplies that would violate the gratuities clause of the State
				Constitution.
O.C.G.A. Sec.
				  50-8-8.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 110 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS › Chapter 110-28 - AWAY FROM HOME SPECIAL EVENT RECYCLING GRANT PROGRAM › Subject 110-28-1 - AWAY FROM HOME SPECIAL EVENT RECYCLING GRANT PROGRAM › Rule 110-28-1-.06 - Eligible Applicants

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
(1) An eligible applicant, as defined in
				110-28-1.02(3), may apply for Away From Home/Special Event Recycling equipment
				and supplies. If more than one eligible applicant is party to the application
				then one of the eligible applicants must be designated as the lead agency
				responsible for administering the grant.
(2) In order to be eligible to receive an
				Away From Home/Special Event Recycling equipment, an eligible applicant must
				demonstrate and be in compliance with the following:
(a) O.C.G.A. §
										50-8-2(a)(18)  as
				it relates to a "qualified local government"; and
(b) the requirements of O.C.G.A. §
										36-81-8; and
(c) be eligible to receive solid waste
				grants, loans, and permits as outlined in the Comprehensive Solid Waste
				Management Act of 1990; and
(d) the
				requirements of O.C.G.A. §
										36-70-27; and
(e) have submitted all required Government
				Management Indicator surveys required by the Department.
(f) have submitted an application for an Away
				From Home/Special Event Recycling grant in a format and manner prescribed by
				the Department. Grant applications may be obtained by writing the Department of
				Community Affairs at the following address:
Department of Community Affairs
ATTN: Away From Home/Special Event Recycling Program
60 Executive Park, South N.E.
Atlanta, Georgia 30329-2231
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 110 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS › Chapter 110-28 - AWAY FROM HOME SPECIAL EVENT RECYCLING GRANT PROGRAM › Subject 110-28-1 - AWAY FROM HOME SPECIAL EVENT RECYCLING GRANT PROGRAM › Rule 110-28-1-.07 - Grant Award Amounts and Matching Amounts

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
The maximum equipment and supply award for an Away From
				  Home/Special Event Recycling Equipment Grant will be based upon demonstrated
				  need. Eligible applicants applying for a grant will be encouraged to match the
				  grant through cash or in-kind services. Matching funds are not required to
				  receive a grant.
O.C.G.A. Sec.
				  50-8-8.
Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia › Department 110 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS › Chapter 110-28 - AWAY FROM HOME SPECIAL EVENT RECYCLING GRANT PROGRAM › Subject 110-28-1 - AWAY FROM HOME SPECIAL EVENT RECYCLING GRANT PROGRAM › Rule 110-28-1-.08 - Review of Grant Applications

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through June 27, 2024
Eligible applications received during a competition period
				  will be reviewed by a grant review team to determine the merit of the
				  application and whether the grant shall be awarded. In determining whether an
				  applicant shall receive a grant award, the grant review team will consider the
				  following factors:
(a) the
				demonstrated need of the project and its compatibility with a community's
				existing solid waste management program; and
(b) the inclusion and quality of an
				educational component including the use of partnerships with existing public
				education groups such as Keep America Beautiful Affiliates; and
(c) the reliable estimate of the volume of
				recyclable materials to be collected in the Program; and
(d) the reliable estimate of the number of
				individuals that will have access to recycling as a result of the Program;
				and
(e) the reliable estimate of
				the number of events were the equipment will be used; and
(f) other information submitted by the
				applicant and deemed relevant by the Department.
O.C.G.A. Sec.
				  50-8-8.