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. . . GUIDELINES GRANT CRITERIA AND SELECTION The Colorado Water Conservation Board will be responsible for selecting the final grant recipients. Although many applications may be received during the request for submittals, only a small number of awards will be made each year. Evaluation of applications and subsequent awards will be based on the following criteria: 1. CREATIVITY - Water efficiency projects are encouraged to show innovation or a potential to enhance existing knowledge regarding the proposed water conservation measure. 2. RESULTS - Grant proposals should identify a means to evaluate the project and related water use. Final analysis of projects will in part depend on adequate evaluation. 3. DISTRIBUTION - One purpose of the grant program is to encourage implementation of water efficiency projects throughout the state. The location and size of the community will be considered. 4. APPLICABILITY - The proposed projects should be designed for possible duplication in other communities. 5. PARTICIPATION - Applicants are encouraged to involve additional agencies or organizations as participants in the design or implementation of the proposed project if appropriate. PROJECT REQUIREMENTS As earlier stated, goals of the grant program are to encourage ideas for innovative water conservation projects and to encourage the implementation of water conservation measures in communities throughout Colorado. Results from these projects will then help determine what measures would be most applicable in a given situation. In order for any project to be successful, two important factors are necessary. The proposed project must be coordinated under the direction of a qualified project supervisor. The proposed project will also need to include a means to evaluate water use. The Office of Water Conservation will then evaluate each project using water use data to determine water savings and project benefits. .