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DEPARTMENT OF 2023 NATURAL RESOURCES ReLeaf Community Forestry Grants necessary to avoid risk to public safety and property. Following these guidelines will provide the lowest degree of risk for movement of emerald ash borer. Reimbursement All funds will be awarded on a reimbursement basis. Following reimbursement request submissions (provided that work has been completed without issue), grant funds will be reimbursed up to 90%, with the final 10% retained until the project is completed. If and when requesting reimbursement, the reimbursement request form and required reports must be received by: 1. June 3, 2024 2. December 212024 3. June 21 2025 4. December 1, 2025 5. June 1, 2026 6. December 1, 2026 7. June 30, 2027 Project Completion All project work must be completed, and the final request for reimbursement (along with final reports) must be submitted by June 30, 2027. Other Considerations DNR reserves the right to: • Post funded applications and reports, including images and maps, to the DNR website • Reject any or all proposals received • Waive or modify minor irregularities in proposals received after prior notification and agreement of applicant • Clarify the scope of this program, within the RFA requirements and with appropriate notice to potential applicants, to best serve the interests of the state of Minnesota • Amend program specifications after the RFA release, with appropriate notice to potential applicants • Require a good faith effort on the part of the grantee to work with DNR subsequent to project completion to develop or implement project results • Withhold any payments or cancel contracts when contract conditions are not met Page 8 of 9 July 2023