The Department of Environmental Protection, Office of Greenways and Trails, will accept proposals for land acquisition funding under the Florida Greenways and Trails Program between February 18 and April 17, 2008. Applicants must apply for and receive a “Certificate of Eligibility” prior to submittal of an application. Once eligible, an applicant must submit an original “Application for Acquisition of Land” and twenty-four (24) first-generation copies of the application and supporting documentation to the Office of Greenways and Trails at the address listed below by 5:00 p.m., April 17, 2008. Faxes cannot be accepted.
The Florida Greenways and Trails Program receives approximately $4.5 million annually, funded through the sale of bonds authorized under the Florida Forever Act. For an application or copy of the rule containing detailed program requirements, call (850)245-2052 or our toll free number at 1(877)822-5208 or visit our web site at www.floridagreenwaysandtrails.com or write: Department of Environmental Protection, Office of Greenways and Trails,