Nevada Administrative Code
Chapter 548 - Conservation
SAGE GROUSE GRANT PROGRAM
Section 548.500 - Administration; funding; notice of availability of grant; eligibility to apply for grant; authority of Commission

1. In accordance with the provisions of NAC 548.500 to 548.540, inclusive, the Commission will administer a competitive grant program for the purpose of awarding grants of money to qualifying conservation districts for projects that specifically benefit sage grouse populations in the conservation districts. Grants of money may be awarded to qualifying conservation districts in unequal amounts.

2. The sage grouse competitive grant program will be funded by money appropriated by the Legislature to the grant program and any additional money obtained from other sources which is specifically intended for projects that benefit sage grouse populations in the conservation districts.

3. The Commission will provide advance notice of the availability of such a grant. The notice will specify the deadline for the submission of an application for a grant of money.

4. An application for a grant of money may be submitted only by a conservation district that:

5. The Commission has the final authority in all matters relating to the sage grouse competitive grant program set forth in NAC 548.500 to 548.540, inclusive.