Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 110 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS
Chapter 110-23 - QUALITY GROWTH GRANT PROGRAM
Subject 110-23-1 - QUALITY GROWTH GRANT PROGRAM
Rule 110-23-1-.05 - Eligible and Ineligible Activities
Current through Rules and Regulations filed through September 23, 2024
(1) Eligible activities include, but are not limited to: preservation of critical environmental resources, wildlife habitat, prime farmland, or sensitive ecosystems; programs to preserve community heritage, sense of place, and regional identity; projects directly promoting growth management concepts, infill housing, brownfield redevelopment; or similar projects that discourage urban sprawl; alternative/ multi-modal transportation facilities; public education on quality growth topics; preparation of local ordinances, regulations, or intergovernmental agreements promoting growth preparedness, sustainable development, and other quality growth strategies; start up cost of new programs for implementing quality growth initiatives; or physical development projects that are particularly critical to local implementation of quality growth.
(2) Ineligible activities include, but are not limited to, basic government services such as general construction of or general improvements to, city halls, county courthouses and public safety facilities. A Quality Growth Grant cannot be used for any activity that would violate the gratuities clause of the State Constitution.
O.C.G.A. Sec. 50-8-8.