27—16.8 (161A) Project threshold application requirements.
	 16.8(1) General application requirements. Project applications shall include the demonstration, outreach, and education objectives of the project and the plan for implementation; project costs, including the estimated cost of each measure to be implemented for each year of participation; anticipated landowner contributions; requested cost-share match; and expected contributions from project participants. Personnel needs and contributions should be outlined.
	 16.8(2) Landowner interest. An assessment of the interest and participation of the eligible applicants shall be included. A majority of the eligible applicants must reside or own land in the demonstration project. Collaborative participation by eligible applicants in the same identified subwatershed will be viewed favorably.
	 16.8(3) Project maintenance. Measures to be taken to ensure the long-term viability of the project through maintenance agreements, easements, or other such measures will be outlined in the agreement.
	 16.8(4) Time frame. The time frame for implementation will be identified in the application and set out in the agreement.
	 16.8(5) Project evaluation. The criteria for evaluation plans will be identified in the request for applications, and an evaluation plan will be contained in the project application.
[ARC 1104C, IAB 10/16/13, effective 11/20/13]