Early September, 2009
The Parks and Recreation Trust Fund (PARTF) staff sends letters announcing the beginning of the funding cycle to local governments. Local governments should contact their regional park and recreation consultants to receive an application. Select "RSS & Other Links" from the menu on the left, to visit the Recreation Resources Service (RRS) Web site, which includes contact information for regional consultants.
October 7, 2009 (9 a.m.-noon)
The PARTF staff conducts a workshop for local governments to explain the application process and requirements. The workshop is presented simultaneously at University of North Carolina video conference sites. Attendance is recommended but not required. A videotape of the workshop can be purchased for a fee. To reserve a seat, please send a letter, fax or email to your regional RRS consultant. In responding, please give the name of the local government, the telephone number and the name of the person who will be attending the workshop.
February 1, 2010
Applications are due by 5:00 p.m. to the applicant's regional consultant at Recreation Resources Service (RRS). Only information received by the deadline will be accepted.
Early May, 2010
The Parks and Recreation Authority selects grant recipients using PARTF funds from the first three quarters of the fiscal year.
July, 2010
The Authority selects grant recipients using funds from the fourth quarter of the fiscal year.