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Agenda Item 19 March l6-17, 2004 Board Meeting Page 80f9 e e , ; f""j , " "1 ~ .i.. ....J --I ..... III. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION A. ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS Eligible applicants include irrigation and/or water districts or entities located in the western United States as identified in the Reclamation Act of June 17, 1902, as amended and supplemented, specifically, Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming. Applicants should refer to Section IV of this document for further information regarding requirements for information to support eligibility for award of an agreement under this program. B. COST SHARING REQUIRMENT Applicants must be willing to cost share 50% or more of the project cost. Applicant cost sharing of more than 50% of the project is encouraged and will be given greater consideration in the ranking process for proposed projects. Cost sharing may be made through cash or in-kind contributions from the applicant, or third party partners. The applicant's proposal shall include a funding plan that describes how the non-Reclamation share of the costs will be obtained. Reclamation will make a determination of financial capability based on the funding plan submitted (see Section IV.B.2.8). All cost sharing must be in accordance with the criteria set forth in OMB Circular A-102 or A-110, as applicable, During the project, indirect costs which are incurred and will not be recovered may be included as part of your cost- share. In-kind contributions will be counted in-lieu of cash. Project costs such as design, construction plans, and compliance that have been incurred prior to date of award of the project may be submitted for consideration as an allowable portion of the recipient's cost share for the project. Reclamation will review the proposed pre-award costs to determine if they are allowable in accordance with the authorizing legislation and applicable cost principles (see Section VIlI.A.1). C. LENGTH OF PROJECT Applicants should propose projects that can be completed within 24 months; however, multi-year proposals that can demonstrate measurable on-the-ground accomplishments each year will be considered. D. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS Applicants shall adhere to Federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and codes, as applicable, and shall obtain all required approvals and permits. Applicants shall also coordinate and obtain approvals from site owners and operators. All proposals shall include an official resolution adopted by the appropriate Irrigation or Water Districts' governing Board of Directors resolving that if selected for a Challenge Grant under the Fiscal Year 2004 program they will negotiate and execute a Cooperative Agreement with Reclamation on/or prior to August 1, 2004, to fund at least 50% of the project costs and provide documentation showing the sources of non-Reclamation funding that totals 50% of project costs (see Section IV.B.2,8).