Florida Administrative Code › 62 - DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION › 62S - Office of the Secretary › Chapter 62S-5 - COASTAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAM GRANTS TO STATE AGENCIES AND WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICTS › Section 62S-5.002 - Application Procedures

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
(1) Period of
				Assistance. Funding is available only for project work initiated and completed
				during a 12-month period beginning July 1 and ending June 30, unless the FCMP
				grants a written extension for good cause.
(2) Project Objectives. The FCMP shall use
				coastal management funds for activities and tasks that are consistent with the
				intent and purpose of the Act and contribute to the protection, management and
				enhancement of Florida's coastal resources. The notice of availability of funds
				shall identify FCMP priorities within the objectives, but applications that
				meet any of the objectives may be submitted.
(3) Notice. To initiate a funding cycle, the
				FCMP shall publish a notice of the availability of funds on the Florida
				Administrative Register (FAR) website at
https://www.flrules.org/
no later than
				October 31. The period for submitting applications shall be a minimum of 60
				days from publication of the notice of availability of funds.
(4) Application Process. There is no specific
				application form supplied by FCMP; however, the application format and content
				shall be as follows:
(a) All applications
				shall be submitted on 81/2'' by 11'' white paper. One original signed
				application, four paper copies of the application, and one CD-DVD copy of the
				application must be submitted.
(b)
				Title Page. Each copy of the application shall include a Title Page that
				contains the following information:
1. Title
				of the project.
2. Name of
				applicant entity and name of applicant partner entity, if applicable, that has
				agreed to participate.
3. Name,
				title, phone and fax numbers, e-mail address, and postal address of official
				contact during application and award procedures.
4. Name of proposed project
				manager.
5. Signature and date.
				Include typewritten name and full title of signatory.
(c) Work Plan. This section describes the
				project and cannot exceed 10 single-sided pages or 5 double-sided pages. The
				title page, location map, budget page and 306A checklist are not counted as
				part of the 10 pages. The Work Plan shall include the following sections and
				information:
1. Project Description. Describe
				the proposed project or activity, explaining how it enhances or protects
				coastal resources and meets the priorities identified in the Notice of
				Availability of Funds. Describe how the work can be completed within one year
				and implemented upon completion.
2.
				Project Location. Include a location map no larger than 8 1/2'' x 11''. For
				proposed construction projects, include the location map and an 8 1/2'' x 11''
				site plan in the 306A checklist.
3.
				Objective. Describe the specific tasks and deliverables and related timelines
				for each.
4. Budget. The
				application must include a budget that:
a.
				Shows how funds will be expended and describes the source and amount of match
				funds, if any.
b. Indicates whether
				additional funds from other sources will be used to complete the proposed
				project. If total project costs exceed the amount of proposed FCMP funds and
				match funds, indicate the total project cost.
c. Reflects a maximum of 5% in indirect
				costs, if the applicant elects to include indirect costs in the project
				budget.
5. If
				construction is proposed, a statement confirming that:
a. The applicant has conducted preliminary
				consultation with appropriate federal, state, regional and local regulatory
				agencies and the agencies did not identify any apparent conflicts with
				applicable permit requirements.
b.
				The property on which construction activities will take place is owned or
				leased by the applicant or the applicant holds a sufficient easement. Projects
				located on federally-owned lands are not eligible for FCMP funds.
c. Permits can be obtained and project
				construction completed within the grant
				year.