312 IAC 26-5-4 Projects ineligible for community forestry grants

[NOTE: IC 14-12-3 is repealed by P.L. 123-2026, SECTION 21, effective July 1, 2026.] Sec. 4. (a) A project that might otherwise meet the general eligibility requirements under section 2 of this rule is ineligible under this rule for a grant if listed under subsection (b). (b) A project is ineligible that proposes to use funds for the following: (1) Street tree maintenance, except as authorized in section 3 of this rule. (2) Street tree removal, except as an incidental function of a project listed in section 3 of this rule. (3) Purchasing equipment that exceeds one hundred fifty dollars ($150) for each item. This equipment must be set aside for use on the community forestry program. (4) Equipment maintenance. (5) Administration, operation, and maintenance that is not directly related to and caused by the grant project. (6) Land acquisition. (7) A planting project in a public park, except where the planting will enhance walkways, roads, or other public lands.