Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 391-3-21-.17 - Solid Waste Trust Fund Grant Program
(1) Statutory Authority: O.C.G.A.
12-8-27.1 and O.C.G.A.
12-8-37.1
(2) General Scope and Purpose. The purpose of
this grant is to provide financing to the entities described in O.C.G.A
12-8-37.1 for the purposes
identified in that Code section.
(3) General Terms and Conditions of the
Grant. The terms and conditions of the grant are:
(a) Grants will be made to entities
identified as eligible in O.C.G.A
12-8-37.1 to support projects that
further the purposes of the Solid Waste Trust Fund as described in that Code
section including: the cleanup of solid waste disposal facilities, including
those used for the disposal of scrap tires; the development and implementation
of solid waste enforcement programs for the prevention and abatement of illegal
dumping of solid waste, including without limitation the prevention and
abatement of litter; the funding of grants or loans, in accordance with
procedures developed by the division; the implementation of innovative
technologies for the recycling and reuse of solid waste, including without
limitation scrap tires; and/or for educational and other efforts to promote
waste reduction, recycling, and recycling market development.
(b) Grants will be awarded each year subject
to the amount of funds available that year to support the Solid Waste Trust
Fund Grant Program. Eligible applicants may apply for any amount up to the
maximum available in that year.
(c)
The grant may pay up to 100% of project costs, subject to available funding,
maximum limitations, and match requirements.
(d) Further terms and conditions for the
Solid Waste Trust Fund Grant Program may be described in publications on the
Environmental Protection Division's website at:
https://epd.georgia.gov/about-us/land-protection-branch
(4) Eligible Recipients. Eligible recipients
of competitive grants are those described as eligible in 12-8-37.1. Local
governments also must be designated by the Georgia Department of Community
Affairs as having Qualified Local Government Status, in compliance with the
requirements of the Georgia Planning Act of 1989, to be eligible.
(5) Criteria for the Award.
(a) The following minimum eligibility
criteria apply to all grant applications:
1.
The application must describe the need, purpose, and objective of the proposed
activity.
2. The application must
include details regarding the specific activities or categories of activities
to be carried out with grant assistance.
3. The application must include a detailed
budget outlining all anticipated sources of project funding as well a detailed
line-item estimate of all expenses.
4. The application must include a detailed
project schedule including start date, completion date and intermediate
milestones.
5. The application must
describe how the projects for which grant funds are requested support the Solid
Waste Trust Fund purposes identified in O.C.G.A.
12-8-37.1.
(b) Applications may be prioritized for
funding based on the following additional criteria:
1. A clear demonstration of the need for the
project in the proposed affected community(ies).
2. Community investment has been established
through a documented financial or in-kind match.
3. The steps for project implementation are
adequately identified and, if followed, are likely to result in the achievement
of the outlined goals and objectives.
4. The project description includes clear
metrics for success that are appropriate and, if achieved, will have a
significant impact on achieving the Solid Waste Trust Fund purposes as
described in 12-8-37.1.
5. The
project is cost effective, and the benefits are likely to be
sustainable.
(c)
Applications may be assigned bonus points in the prioritization assessment for:
1. Projects that use Georgia-based suppliers
for products and services.
2.
Regional or multi-jurisdictional project proposals jointly submitted by two or
more local governments.
3.
Demonstrating coordination with the local solid waste management plan or other
recycling, waste reduction and/or diversion projects and activities.
4. Bringing together new resources or
innovative approaches to recycling, waste reduction, and diversion.
5. Applicants that have or who have partners
for the proposed project who have "buy recycled" ordinances, policies,
practices, and procedures.
6.
Project proposals that demonstrate additional environmental benefits including,
but not limited to, water conservation, emissions reduction, and energy
conservation.
(6) Directions and Deadlines for Applying.
Awards will be made annually as funds allow and deadlines will vary. Requests
for information and applications should be directed to the:
Environmental Protection Division
Recovered Materials Program
4244 International Parkway, Suite 104
Atlanta, Georgia 30354
Phone (404) 362-2537
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