Section 250-RICR-110-00-7.7 - Evaluation and Award of Local Project ApplicationsA. Review - The RRRC will review each application for recreation acquisition and development grants according to the Priority Rating System set forth in the Recreation Grant Selection Process outlined in the SCORP and shall submit to the Director in order of priority its recommendations for grant awards.B. Awards - The Director shall review the grant award recommendations prepared by the RRRC. The Director shall have the authority to adjust such grant awards, including consideration as to whether one community may be receiving a disproportionate amount of the funds available and so that a reasonable geographic distribution of funds is achieved.C. Notice - Notice of the final determination regarding each timely application received shall be made by email to the contact person identified on the application form.D. Grant Agreement - The DEM and each Grantee will enter into a Grant Agreement that shall set forth all grant terms, schedules and conditions.E. Project Period - The beginning date of a project period shall be articulated in the Grant Agreement. A term of up to three (3) years shall be considered the project period for all recreational land acquisition and recreation development projects. The Director may extend the grant term of any grant for an additional two (2) years after review and recommendation by the program staff in the Division of Planning and Development.F. Discrimination - Any property acquired and or developed with funds from this bond authorization shall not discriminate against persons desiring to use said property on the basis of residence, including preferential reservation membership or annual permit system which are prohibited. With approval of the Department, project sponsors may impose reasonable limits on the type and extent of use of areas and facilities acquired or developed with this fund when such a limitation is necessary for the maintenance or preservation of the property.250 R.I. Code R. 250-RICR-110-00-7.7
Amended effective 12/30/2019