Code of Maine Rules
01 - DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY
001 - AGRICULTURE - GENERAL
Chapter 802 - DISBURSAL OF CHALLENGE GRANT FUNDS
Section 001-802-4 - Eligibility Procedures
Current through 2024-38, September 18, 2024
A. Only Maine's 16 Soil and Water Conservation Districts are eligible to compete for Challenge Grant Funds.
B. No project will receive more than $20,000 in one program year. The Department shall annually establish this ceiling based on the appropriation. There is no limitation, however, on the number of projects for which a District may apply. In addition, Districts may apply for multi-year or multidistrict projects.
C. Capital equipment purchases may be allowed under certain circumstances (see Section 7 A dministrative Procedures, Subsection L. of these rules).
D. Districts must demonstrate their ability to administer the grant by having an acceptable bookkeeping system, annual plan of work, and record of regularly scheduled meetings.