Forestry Grant and State Aid Administration

NR 47.001 Purpose. The purpose of this chapter is to implement and administer grant and state aid programs pertaining to forestry and forest resources in the state. History: Cr. Register, August, 1992, No. 440, eff. 9-1-92. NR 47.002 Definitions. For purposes of this chapter: NR …

NR 47.003 Forest stewardship coordinating committee. (1) CREATION; COMPOSITION. There is created a forest stewardship coordinating committee appointed by the state forester and chaired by the state forester or his or her designee. The state forester shall ensure that the membersh…

NR 47.004 Project reports. (1) APPLICABILITY. The provisions of this section apply only to subchs. II, IV and V. (2) INTERIM REPORTS. Each grant recipient may be required to submit to the department at no less than 3 month intervals, by written request of the department, one or m…

NR 47.005 Grantee accountability. (1) APPLICABILThe provisions of this section apply only to subchs. II, IV, V, VIII, IX and XII. (2) RECORDS MANAGEMENT. The grant recipient shall maintain an accounting system that accurately reflects all fiscal transactions, incorporates appropr…

NR 47.006 Grant variances. (1) The department may approve in writing variances from nonstatutory requirements of this chapter upon request of the grantee when it is determined that variances are essential to effect necessary actions or department objectives, and where special cir…

NR 47.007 Grant termination. (1) The provisions of this section apply only to subchs. II, IV, V, VIII, IX and XII. (2) The department and a grantee may enter into an agreement to terminate the grant at any time. The agreement shall establish the effective date of termination of t…

NR 47.008 Enforcement. (1) The provisions in this section apply only to subchs. II, IV, V, VIII, IX and XII. (2) The department may impose the following sanctions for noncompliance with the provisions of this subchapter, or any grant made under this chapter: (a) The grant may be …

NR 47.01 Purpose. The purpose of this subchapter is to establish procedures for the administration of federal grants to provide training to professionals, and education and assistance to landowners to carry out the objectives of the act, including the proper care and management o…

NR 47.02 Applicability. This subchapter applies to all applicants for and recipients of grants under the forest stewardship program. History: Cr. Register, August, 1992, No. 440, eff. 9-1-92.

NR 47.03 Application procedures. (1) An eligible applicant, described under s. NR 47.05, may apply for a grant under this subchapter for purposes specified under s. NR 47.01. Applicants shall submit applications on prescribed department forms. Application forms shall include but …

NR 47.04 Grant calculation. The grant under this subchapter shall be 50% of the actual eligible costs as provided in s. NR 47.07. History: Cr. Register, August, 1992, No. 440, eff. 9-1-92; am. (1), Register, May, 1999, No. 521, eff. 6-1-99. History: Cr. Register, August, 1992, No…

NR 47.05 Eligible applicants. Natural resource agencies, organizations and others interested in promoting the stewardship management of private nonindustrial forest lands are eligible to apply for a grant under this subchapter. History: Cr. Register, August, 1992, No. 440, eff. 9…

NR 47.06 Eligible projects; preference. (1) A project is eligible for funding under this subchapter if the project is capable of and directed towards achieving one or more of the following. Additionally, special emphasis may be placed, on an annual basis, in one of the following …

NR 47.07 Eligible and ineligible costs. (1) ELIGIBLE COSTS. Reasonable and necessary project costs which are consistent with the approved project, as determined by the department and incurred during the project period are eligible for grants. Eligible costs may include, but are n…

NR 47.08 Grant awards; payment. (1) Grants shall be awarded subject to execution of the project agreement, as specified in s. NR 47.03 (5). (2) Grant payments may not be paid until a claim supported by evidence of cost has been received by the department, unless otherwise agreed …

NR 47.10 Purpose and scope. (1) The purpose of this 4 subchapter is to establish procedures and standards for the administration of the stewardship incentive program (SIP) as authorized under the act, for the purpose of encouraging private forest landowners to manage their lands …

NR 47.11 Applicability. This subchapter is applicable to landowners applying for or receiving grants under this subchapter. History: Cr. Register, August, 1992, No. 440, eff. 9-1-92.

NR 47.12 Definitions. In addition to definitions in s. NR 47.002, the following definitions apply to this subchapter: (1) XACPY means agricultural conservation program, as referenced in 7 CFR, part 701 and part 1413. (2) XAfforestationY means establishing a forest on land not pre…

NR 47.13 State program administration. The state forester shall administer the SIP program, with the advice of the committee, as required by section 19 (b) of the act. History: Cr. Register, August, 1992, No. 440, eff. 9-1-92.

NR 47.14 Eligible applicants. (1) All nonindustrial private forest lands that are not in management under federal, state, or private financial and technical assistance programs are eligible for assistance under the program. (2) Nonindustrial private forest lands that are managed …

NR 47.15 Eligible practices. The following practices are eligible for grants under this subsection: (1) SIP 1. Landowner forest stewardship plan development which identifies landowner objectives and multiple resource management decisions. (2) SIP 2. Reforestation and afforestatio…

NR 47.16 Eligible costs. (1) Grants under the program shall be used to manage the following lands under a prepared landowner forest stewardship plan: (a) All of the nonindustrial private forest land with existing tree cover within a contiguous tract; and (b) Other nonindustrial p…

NR 47.17 Ineligible costs. (1) No person may use grant funds under this subchapter for any of the following: (a) Costs incurred before an application for grant assistance is approved; (b) The implementation of any practice already required by law, regulation or other authority; o…

NR 47.18 Grant calculation. (1) The grant shall be that percentage of the actual costs, or rates determined by the department. The maximum cost-share rate for practices described in s. NR 47.15 shall be 75%. The rates for practices shall be established by the state forester. (2) …

NR 47.19 Grant selection system. In selecting practices for grant assistance, the department shall give preference to practices which are directed to accomplish one or more of the following: (1) Provide protection of soil and water resources. (2) Include additional land under wri…

NR 47.20 Application and approval. (1) A landowner wishing to participate in the program shall apply at the FSA office for the county in which the land is located, on FSA forms. (2) The state forester shall make basic eligibility determinations, including whether the applicant me…

NR 47.21 Payment to landowners. (1) A landowner shall complete each practice within 18 months of approval. However, if a practice is not completed in 18 months due to conditions beyond the landowner[s control, a 6 month extension period may be granted by the department. (2) Upon …

NR 47.22 Reconsideration. Any landowner, successor or assignee who is dissatisfied with any determination made under the program may request reconsideration by the state forester and, if the matter is still not resolved, by the regional forester. All requests for reconsideration …

NR 47.23 Enforcement. (1) If any landowner, successor or assignee uses any scheme or device to unjustly benefit from this program, the cost-share grants shall be withheld or a refund of all or part of any program payments otherwise due or paid that person shall be secured. A sche…

NR 47.30 Purpose and scope. (1) The purpose of this subchapter is to implement and administer the United States small business administration[s natural resources development program as established under ch. 24 of the small business administration act of 1990 (15 USC 651) and regu…

NR 47.31 Applicability. The provisions of this chapter are applicable to all villages, cities, towns, counties of the state, and state agencies applying for grants under this subchapter. History: Cr. Register, August, 1992, No. 440, eff. 9-1-92.

NR 47.32 Definitions. In this subchapter: (1) XApplicantY means the municipal government, county government or state agency applying for a grant under this subchapter. (2) XCounty governmentY means a Wisconsin county government or agency. (3) XDistrictY means one of the 6 distric…

NR 47.33 Allocation of funds. (1) SBA tree planting funds apportioned to Wisconsin each fiscal year shall be allocated on a pro rata basis to municipal governments, county governments and state agencies based on the ratio of the number of eligible project applications from each g…

NR 47.34 Application procedures. (1) An eligible applicant, described under s. NR 47.36 (1) may apply for a grant under this subchapter for the purposes specified under s. NR 47.36 (2). (2) Applicants shall submit applications on the prescribed department forms to the district of…

NR 47.35 Grant calculation. (1) A grant under this subchapter shall be 50% of actual eligible costs except that no grant may exceed $15,000 or be less than $2000. (2) If insufficient monies are available to fully fund the grant request, the applicant shall be contacted for approv…

NR 47.36 Eligibility. (1) ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS. (a) the chapter was last published. NR 47.36 WISCONSIN ADMINISTRATIVE CODE Municipal governments, county governments and state agencies are eligible to apply for a grant under this subchapter. (b) Tribal governments are not eligible …

NR 47.38 Grant selection process. In selecting projects for grants under this subchapter, the department shall give priority to the following listed in no particular order: (1) Applicants with a department, board or commission charged with the development and administration of a …

NR 47.39 Grant awards; payment. (1) GRANT AWARDS. Grants shall be awarded subject to execution of the department[s project agreement. (2) PAYMENT. (a) Grant payments may be made only upon approval of a claim supported by evidence of cost that the reimbursable work has been comple…

NR 47.40 Extensions. Project extensions for the reimbursable portion of a project under this subchapter are not allowed. History: Cr. Register, August, 1992, No. 440, eff. 9-1-92. the chapter was last published. 9 DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES Subchapter V — Urban and Community…

NR 47.50 Purpose and scope. The purpose of this subchapter is to establish procedures for the awarding and administering of grants to municipalities and not-for-profit organizations for the purpose of funding urban and community forestry projects as authorized under the act and u…

NR 47.51 Applicability. The provisions of this subchapter are applicable to all counties, cities, villages, towns, tribal governments and not-for-profit organizations of the state applying for grants under this subchapter. History: Cr. Register, August, 1992, No. 440, eff. 9-1-92…

NR 47.52 Definitions. In this subchapter: (1) XApplicantY means the Wisconsin town, village, city, county, tribal government or not-for-profit organization that submits an application for a grant under this subchapter. (2) XGranteeY means the recipient of a grant under this subch…

NR 47.53 Application procedures. (1) An eligible applicant, described under s. NR 47.55 (1) may apply for a grant under this subchapter for the purposes specified under s. NR 47.55 (2). (2) Applicants shall submit applications on the prescribed department forms to the regional of…

NR 47.54 Grant calculation. (1) A grant under this subchapter shall be no more than 50% of actual eligible costs except that no grant may exceed $25,000 or be less than $1000. NR 47.56 (2) If insufficient monies are available to fully fund the grant request, the applicant will be…

NR 47.55 Eligibility. (1) ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS. (a) Municipal governments, towns, counties and not-for-profit organizations are eligible to apply for a federally funded grant under this subchapter. (b) Municipal governments are eligible to apply for a state funded grant under this…

NR 47.58 Grant awards; payment. (1) GRANT AWARDS. Grants shall be awarded subject to execution of the department[s project agreement. (2) PAYMENT. (a) Not-for-profit organizations may request an advance payment of no more than 50% of the grant upon the awarding of the grant. (b) …

NR 47.60 County forest project loans. (1) PURPOSE. The purpose of this section is to implement and administer project loans under s. 28.11 (8) (b) 2., Stats., pertaining to county forest operations. (2) APPLICABILITY. This section is applicable to those counties which have land e…

NR 47.65 County forest times standards grant program. (1) PURPOSE. The purpose of this section is to establish standards and procedures for implementation of a grant program to contribute funds towards accomplishing sustainable forestry practices which have been identified throug…

NR 47.70 County forest administration grant program. (1) PURPOSE. The purpose of this section is to establish standards and procedures for implementation of a grant program to contribute funds towards payment of the salary and fringe benefits of a professional forester in the pos…

NR 47.75 Sustainable forestry grant for county forests. (1) PURPOSE. The purpose of this section is to establish standards and procedures for implementation of a grant program to contribute funds to sustainable forestry practices on county forests under s. 28.11 (5r), Stats. (2) …