Parks and Open Space Florida Forever Grant Program

Application Preparation Resources

The following are some resources that may be of assistance in completing a grant application.  External links will open in a new browser window.

1. 2011 Application Instruction Guide - contains instructions and helpful information for completing the Florida Forever Grant Application Form. Please review all instructions in the Guide before preparing the application.
   1. Word Version: Florida Communities Trust - Florida Forever Parks and Open Space Grant Program - Application Instruction Guide Form FCT-5
   2. PDF Version: Florida Communities Trust - Florida Forever Parks and Open Space Grant Program - Application Instruction Guide Form FCT-5
2. FCT-5 Grant Application
   1. Word Version: FCT-5 Grant Application
   2. PDF Version: FCT-5 Grant Application
3. Application Training Workshop
   1. Application Training Workshop Webinar - Video Replay
   2. Application Training Workshop - PDF Version - given at the Florida Communities Trust Grant Application Workshops
4. Project Self-Score Check Sheet (Word) - helpful but optional tool to determine if a project will receive a competitive evaluation score
5. Application Completeness Check Sheet (Word) - should be completed before submitting the grant application to minimize mistakes or omissions in preparing the application
6. Application Transmittal Letter - sample transmittal letter that binds the applicant to fulfill commitments made in the application
7. 2009 Population Estimates - The State of Florida uses the latest estimate of resident population from the most recent edition of Florida Estimates of Population, as published by the Population Division, Bureau of Economic and Business Research, University of Florida.
8. Recreational Facilities on Florida Communities Trust Sites - a list of recreational facilities appropriate for Florida Communities Trust project sites
9. Guide to the Natural Communities of Florida - The Florida Natural Areas Inventory's classification system for the various natural communities types found in the state. (Criteria 2(d)1 and 2(d)2)
10. Listed Species - Florida's Endangered Species, Threatened Species and Species of Special Concern. (Criteria 2(d)2 and 2(d)4)
11. Forest Stewardship Program (Word) - steps to determine if your site qualifies for Florida Forest Service Stewardship Program, (Criterion (2)(d)5.)
12. Landowner Assistance Program (Word) - steps to determine if your site qualifies for Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's Landowner Assistance Program (Criterion (2)(d)6.)
13. Outstanding Florida Waters - Information on Outstanding Florida Waters is available from the Department of Environmental Protection. (Criterion 2(f)2)
14. Class 1 Waterbodies - Information on Class 1 Waterbodies is available from the Department of Environmental Protection. (Criterion 2(f)3)
15. List of Invasive Species - Florida Exotic Pest Plant Council's list of Invasive Species.(Criterion 2(e)1)
16. Flood Hazard Areas - FEMA Mapping Information Platform provides flood maps for most areas. (Criterion 3(b)1)
17. Brownfields - Information on state designated brownfields from the Department of Environmental Protection. (Criterion 3(b)2)
18. Front Porch Communities - List of communities that have been designated Front Porch Communities. (Criterion 3(c)1)
19. Military Base Buffering Geographic Data - Use to determine if your project site is in the vicinity of a Major Military Installation. (Criteria 3(b)3a -3(b)3c)
20. Main Street Programs - List of active Main Street Programs from the Department of State. (Criterion 3(c)2)
21. Waterfront Florida Program Communities - List of communities that have been designated Waterfront Florida Partnership Communities. (Criterion 3(c)3)
22. Rural Areas of Critical Economic Concern - Counties and communities designated as Rural Areas of Critical Economic Concern. (Criterion 3(c)5)
23. Microsoft Research Maps (MSR Maps) - access a vast data store of maps and aerial photographs of the United States. (Exhibit C)
24. Regional Planning Councils, which may be able to assist local governments in gathering some of the information needed to complete an application:
    • Apalachee Regional Planning Council
    • Central Florida Regional Planning Council
    • East Central Florida Regional Planning Council
    • North Central Florida Regional Planning Council
    • Northeast Florida Regional Planning Council
    • South Florida Regional Planning Council
    • Southwest Florida Regional Planning Council
    • Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council
    • Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council
    • West Florida Regional Planning Council
    • Withlacoochee Regional Planning Council

Additional Information

• Evaluation Section