Notice of Project Solicitation

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 October 2 and December 18, 2006.  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. December 18, 2006.  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 the Office of Greenways and Trails at:  Department of Environmental Protection, Office of Greenways and Trails, 3900 Commonwealth Blvd., MS 795, Tallahassee, FL 32399-3000.