Or. Admin. Code § 250-014-0510 - Waterway Access Grant Administration

(1) The Board shall review applications and determine awards. The Director may approve cost overruns up to but not to exceed $10,000.

(2) Specific grant application scoring criteria shall be prescribed in the Grant Procedure Guide.

(3) Public comment on received grant applications shall be solicited for a minimum of 14 days.

(4) Successful grant applicants must provide some form of matching contribution, which may include but is not limited to cash, in-kind labor, and other in-kind resources. Eligible matching contributions are listed in the Grant Procedure Guide and proposed matching contributions will be considered during the application review process.

(5) Prior to the disbursement of funds, successful applicants must enter into a signed agreement with the State Marine Board.

(6) Funds are awarded through reimbursement only. Funds will not be provided in advance of project expenditures.

(7) The Board may revoke grant awards if agreements are not signed by both parties within 90 days.

(8) Projects must be completed within the same biennium as the date of grant approval.

(9) Record of State's property interest shall be a requirement in all agreements involving the acquisition of real estate.

(10) For the duration of a Waterway Access Grant agreement, conversion of a project to an ineligible use is prohibited and shall void the agreement and result in the repayment of awarded funds by the recipient.

(11) Recognition of receipt of Marine Board funds must be displayed on lands and products purchased or developed using Waterway Access Grants. Acceptable recognition may include access area signs and decals on purchased watercraft or other equipment.

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Or. Admin. Code § 250-014-0510

OSMB 8-2020, adopt filed 05/21/2020, effective 6/1/2020; OSMB 1-2022, amend filed 03/08/2022, effective 3/9/2022

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 830.618

Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 830.621