The purpose of this rule amendment is to establish in rule the guidelines, application form and grant administration requirements for a new grant program, Fast Track Project Grants. The program will provide expedited access to funds supporting small ...

 

DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Division of Cultural Affairs

RULE NO.: RULE TITLE:
1T-1.040: Fast Track Grants
PURPOSE, EFFECT AND SUMMARY: The purpose of this rule amendment is to establish in rule the guidelines, application form and grant administration requirements for a new grant program, Fast Track Project Grants. The program will provide expedited access to funds supporting small organizations through arts and cultural projects including but not limited to artist residencies, performances or exhibitions. A small organization for this program is defined as one with a last completed fiscal year's operating budget of $250,000 or less.
RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 265.284(3)(j), 265.286(1), (11) FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 265.284, 265.286, 286.011, 286.012 FS.
THIS RULEMAKING IS UNDERTAKEN PURSUANT TO SECTION
120.54(1)(i)5., F.S.
SUBSTANTIALLY AFFECTED PERSONS MAY WITHIN 14 DAYS OF THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE, FILE AN OBJECTION TO THIS RULEMAKING WITH THE AGENCY. THE OBJECTION SHALL SPECIFY THE PORTIONS OF THE PROPOSED RULE TO WHICH THE PERSON OBJECTS AND THE SPECIFIC REASONS FOR THE OBJECTION.

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

1T-1.040 Fast Track Grants.

(1) This rule provides the requirements for the Fast Track Grants Program administered by the Division of Cultural Affairs (Division).  The guidelines contain eligibility requirements, application review procedures, evaluation criteria, grant administration procedures, and application forms. All grant awards are subject to the approval of the Secretary of State.

(2) All grant applicants must meet the requirements set forth in the 2012-2013 guidelines for the Fast Track Grants Program, which are available from the Division at www.Florida-arts.org and are hereby incorporated by reference:

(3) The following application form is available from the Division at www.Florida-arts.org and is hereby incorporated by reference: Fast Track Grants Program Application (Form CA2E157), effective 6/2012;

(4) The following forms are used in the administration of the Fast Track Grant Program in this rule and are hereby incorporated by reference and available at www.Florida-arts.org:

(a) Grant Report Form and State Funds Expenditure Log (Form CA2E004), effective 6/2013 4/2012;

(b) Grant Amendment Request (Form CA2E002), effective 6/2013 6/2012;

(c) Grant Award Agreement (Form CA2E142), effective 6/2012;

Rulemaking Authority 265.286(11) FS. Law Implemented 265.286 FS. History–New 10-27-09, Amended 6-1-10,_________.