What is the Grant Application Review & Selection Process?
Upon receipt of an application, a proposal number will be assigned and a receipt notification will be mailed to the project manager. Later communications concerning the proposal should reference the proposal number. Applicants may contact CCC at (352) 373-6441 if receipt is not acknowledged via e-mail within one week following submittal. CCC staff will check each proposal for completeness and correct format before distributing it for review. If a proposal is not complete, in the correct format, or if an insufficient number of copies are submitted, the project manager will be advised in the receipt notification and the proposal may not be further evaluated unless the problem is corrected in a timely manner. A Marine Turtle Permit (Florida Administrative Code 68E-1) is required for any research involving live turtles, eggs, or hatchlings or turtle parts, including blood, and for educational projects involving live turtles, eggs, hatchlings or turtle parts. An approved permit should be in