What if a grantee needs to start a project because their locality has seasonal construction needs, i.e., no construction could take place in the winter due to severe amounts of snow?
SCG will not fund projects that have broken ground prior to the award date. This restriction is due to the fact that all projects require our ability to conduct an environmental assessment prior to construction. If construction has started, then we are unable to conduct a proper assessment.
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Are all SCG projects subject to "green requirements"? There are three or four levels. Will they have to pass through all levels of the green certification?
The requirement to report on any/all "green" initiatives applies to all SCG Grants. The highest level of green is not required, but the more ecological initiatives incorporated the better. These reporting requirements do not apply to applicants, only grantees. The Program Office will investigate further and provide additional guidance on the exact requirements.
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Can our department add additional space to our proposed station to meet future needs for dormitories, equipment storage, vehicle bays or training areas?
Adding bays to meet future needs are eligible. However, as with any other request, the additional space must be justified in the narrative. Panelists will be looking at your department characteristics, so if you are asking for a 10 bay station, and you currently have three, you will need to justify the extra capacity.
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