Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 267 - GRANT PROGRAM DESCRIPTION FOR GEORGIA ENVIRONMENTAL FACILITIES AUTHORITY
Chapter 267-28 - GEORGIA RESERVOIR FUND GRANT PROGRAM
Rule 267-28-.07 - The Criteria for the Award of the Grant
Current through Rules and Regulations filed through December 18, 2024
Minimum qualifications include:
1) Applicant can demonstrate need for additional water supply;
2) Project conforms with applicant's regional Water Development and Conservation Plan once adopted;
3) Any applicant located within the Metro North Georgia Water Planning District is in compliance with all District Plans;
4) Applicant meets GEFA Applicant Requirements; and
5) Project's non-grant to grant funding ratio is a minimum of 3:1 for reservoir projects and 2:1 for other water supply projects.
A system of points in five different categories has been established by which all projects will be evaluated for grant awards. The maximum point value is 100 base points plus 5 available bonus points. The categories are Readiness and Timeliness, Multi-Jurisdictional, Planning, Water Management Efficiency and Financial Leverage.
Please contact Georgia Environmental Facilities Authority for the complete Program Guidelines and Criteria Document.
O.C.G.A. Sec. 50-23-5.
