SECTION 785:50-13-6. Process for consideration of proposals

(a)   The Board will solicit applications by placing a notice of availability of funds for the water conservation grant program on the Oklahoma Water Resources Board website. The notice will contain a cutoff date for submission of applications.

(b)   Applications for water conservation grants shall be submitted on forms provided by the Board.

(c)   Staff will prioritize applications using the following formula:

(1)   Estimated percentage of water efficiency improvement or water savings that may be realized by the implementation of the pilot project:

(A)   one to ten percent = 5 points

(B)   11 to 20 percent = 10 points

(C)   21 percent or more = 20 points

(2)   Applicant will monitor actual savings/benefits resulting from the proposed project:

(A)   No - 0 points

(B)   Yes - 15 points

(3)   Amount of matching funds and/or inkind contributions to be provided:

(A)   10 to 20% - 5 points

(B)   21 to 30% - 10 points

(C)   31 to 40% - 15 points

(D)   41% or greater - 20 points

(4)   Adaptability of proposed project to other communities:

(A)   No - 0 points

(B)   Yes - 15 points

(5)   Number of communities, groups or entities collaborating on water conservation project:

(A)   two= 10 points

(B)   three = 20 points

(C)   four or more = 30 points

[Source: Added at 26 Ok Reg 1371, eff 12-8-08 (emergency); Added at 26 Ok Reg 1715, eff 6-11-09]