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• Board Meeting Date: 5/20/2009
• Description: WSP Section - Tamarisk Control Cost Sharing Grant Pr9ogram - Transmittal of Grant Applications
• Board Meetings - Doc Type: Memo

G. Application Submittal and Format
Applications must be submitted both electronically (Adobe Reader "pdf' format) and with
five hard copies meeting the following format requirements: font size: minimum 11 pt.;
margins: 1 inch; maximum number of pages: 5 (excluding maps and attachments). The
application shall be on a form provided by the CWCB and must include:
1. Detailed map of the project area showing relevant watercOUrS€IS, major land
owners, infested areas and areas to be treated at a suitable scale.
2. A concise statement of the existing ecological condition of the area to be
treated and expected outcomes from the project. Include specitlc references
to the watershed TRO control plan and other supporting materic:ils.
3. Detailed project budget, including matching fund sources, and provisions for
ongoing monitoring and maintenance. The budget will form the basis for a
grant agreement with the ewcs and the structure for future invoices.
4. Project schedule demonstrating ability to complete all funded activities
within 2 years. At a minimum all control and revegetation work must be
completed and monitoring and maintenance programs in place prior to final
payment.
5. Letters of commitment from any entity identified as providing matching
funds, allowing access to private property, or otherwise contributing to the
essential feasibility of the proposed project.

III. Grant Evaluation Criteria

Only grant applications that conform to the application requirements set forth above in
section II will be considered. Grant applications that meet these qualifications will then
be evaluated by the evaluation team with respect to the following four factors:
. How well does the applicant meet the minimum qualifications and demonstrate
the capability to accomplish the proposed work?
. How consistent and effective is the proposal at accomplishing the goals and
priorities of the watershed TRO control plan?
. What other objectives are achieved (Bonus or Priority considerations)
These factors will be evaluated by applying the following criteria and rating system:

A. Capacity of the Applicant (Maximum 20 points)
This factor assesses how well the applicant fits the qualifications requirements, their
capacity to successfully complete all required tasks, and assesses the risk of non-
performance.
1 . How representative of the watershed is the organization in terms of
stakeholder participation and involvement as demonstrated by the applicant
organization's history of working cooperatively in partnership with local land
owners, other community organizations and local, state and federal agencies?
2. What level of cash and in-kind match (beyond the 50% minimum) for the
proposed project can the applicant organization and partners providE~?
3. What is the applicant organization's history of accomplishments in regards to
activities similar to the proposed project?

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