Summary


This rule will clarify procedures and requirements pertaining to the Small Matching and Special Category Grant Programs, including: explanation of the federal and state sources of grant funding, descriptions of the two grant programs and their respective project categories, identification of non-allowable grant expenditures, explanation of required match contributions (including Rural Economic Development waivers and reductions), description of application submission and review procedures and key provisions of the Historic Preservation Grant Award Agreement, explanation of Grantee reporting requirements (project progress and expenditure documentation, photographic documentation and compliance with the Florida Single Audit Act), and the restrictive covenants and preservation agreement required as a condition of receipt of grant funds.