Division of State Lands

FCT Application Completeness Check Sheet

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FCT Self-Score Check Sheet

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FCT Acquisition Process

Frequently asked Questions about the FCT Acquisition Proccess

Acquisition Types

Once projects are selected for funding, the FCT works with the grant recipient to acquire sites as outlined in Rule 62-819, F.A.C. The following acquisition processes are summarized on this page:

Joint Acquisition with the Florida Communities Trust as the Lead Agent
Joint Acquisition with the Grant Recipient As Lead Agent
Partially Pre-Acquired with the Grant Recipient As Lead Agent

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FCT Application Instructions

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FCT Funding Resources for Park Development

Funding Resources for Park Development

this whole section of funding resources needs to be reviewed and checked. There may be similar content already on the DEP or L&R Grants website somewhere else. I just wanted you to see it to know that we should either have this information on FCT’s site or link to wherever else it is.

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FCT Application Form FCT-5

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FCT UA17 Cycle Parks and Open Space Final Ranking List

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Parks and Open Space Program Application Process

Frequency asked Questions about the FCT Parks and Open Space Florida Forever Program Application Process

The following summarizes the application process. For application resources, including a guide that provides detailed instructions on filling out the application, see the Application Preparation Resources page. FCT staff are available to answer questions you have regarding the completion of the grant application.

Preparing an Application

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FCT Appraisal Requirements

Appraisals of a project site are to be secured by either Florida Communities Trust or the grant recipient and must reflect the value of the project site only.
Appraisal reports must be completed by appraisers on the approved list of the Department of Environmental Protection, Division of State Lands, Bureau of Appraisal.

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The Florida Communities Trust

The Florida Communities Trust (FCT) is a state-funded land acquisition program created by Chapter 380, Florida Statutes. The grant programs administered by FCT were initially funded through bonds issued under Preservation 2000 and currently through the Florida Forever Act. FCT assists communities with protecting natural resources, providing recreational opportunities and preserving Florida’s traditional working waterfronts through the competitive criteria outlined in the Parks and Open Space and the Stan Mayfield Working Waterfronts Florida Forever Grant Programs.

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Frequently asked Questions about the FCT Acquisition Proccess

Acquisition Types

Funding Resources for Park Development

Frequency asked Questions about the FCT Parks and Open Space Florida Forever Program Application Process

Preparing an Application

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