Rule 110-30-1-.08 - Review of Grant ApplicationsEligible applications received during a competition period will be reviewed by a grant review team to determine the merit of the application and whether the grant shall be awarded. In determining whether an applicant shall receive a grant award, the grant review team will consider the following factors:
(a) The applicant is an eligible Georgia county, municipality, or consolidated government;(b) Applicant's demonstrated ability to meet program objectives;(c) Anticipated population served through the "Litter. It Costs You" Clean Community Challenge program;(d) Anticipated community volunteer service hours devoted through the local Clean Community Challenge program;(e) Anticipated effect to decrease the amount of litter and littering (based on the required preliminary Litter Index);(f) Anticipated increase in community awareness of litter prevention (based on the required preliminary Litter Awareness Survey);(g) Partnership with a local private or non-profit organization resources including private and/or non-profit sector if applicable;(h) the inclusion and quality of an educational component including the use of partnerships with existing public education groups such as Keep America Beautiful Affiliates; and(i) other information submitted by the applicant and deemed relevant by the Department.Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 110-30-1-.08
O.C.G.A. Sec. 50-8-8.
Original grant description entitled "Review of Grant Applications" submitted June 3, 2008.