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PROPOSEP ~,abarrus ~,ounfy Parks and f~eereefion Departrnen! P.O. Box 707, ~',oneord, NO 28026-0707 TOlliNg INCENTIVE gRANT gUIPELINE$ Fised Year 2004 - 2005 FUNPlNg PURPO$~ SPON$O£$HIP: EUGIBILI~* Up to 50% of project cost. $100,000 funds available for FY 2004 - 2005. To provide seed money for civic and community groups to construct, improve or acquire recreational and park facilities in Cabarrus County. A project must be sponsored by non-profit civic or community group. The sponsoring organization must have elected officers, by-laws, and bank accounts. Examples of groups which can apply for funds are: PTO's, civic clubs, youth sports organizations, church organizations, garden clubs, athletic or recreation associations. The Parks and Recreation Department will determine which organizations meet the qualifications. Donations from corporations, grants, or individuals may be used to match county funds to construct or improve recreation facilities on publicly owned land in Cabarrus County. In-kind contributions are not eligible as a match. To be eligible, a project must meet the following criteria: The project must be located on public property owned by Cabarrus County, the boards of education, a municipality within the county, or property leased to the county for a minimum of fifteen years. Projects on school property must be consistent with the respective school system's long range plans. Projects on park property must be consistent with the Parks & Recreation Department's Ionq ran.qe plans. Provide a new recreational or park facility on eligible property or renovate an existinq recreational or park facility. NOTE: Elementary School Park facilities are the only school parks eligible for renovations. The project must be open to the public on a non-discriminatory basis upon completion, subject to such reasonable restrictions as may be agreed upon by the parties and stipulated as such in the application. Do The property the project is located on must remain unlocked and open to the public. (Gates may be locked at a reasonable hour agreed on by the Parks and Recreation Department.)