Utah Admin. Code R64-1-5 - Grant Subprogram

For the purposes of this section, "eligible entity" means any agricultural producer located in Utah using granted funds for an eligible purpose in Utah.

(1) Under Subsection 4-18-108(1), the commission may make a grant from the ARDL fund to an eligible entity.

(2) Under Subsection 4-18-108(2) in awarding a grant, the commission shall consider:

(a) the ability of the grantee to pay for the costs of the proposed plans or projects;

(b) the availability of matching funds or materials, labor, or other items of value provided by the grantee or another source; and

(c) the benefits to the public of the awarding of the grant.

(3) The commission may consider awarding grants under this part if the balance of available ARDL funds is at least $10 million. The $10 million calculation shall not include any funds appropriated for the Temporary Water Shortages Emergency Program created under Title 73, Chapter 3d, Water Preferences During Emergencies.

(4) Grant funds shall be used for purposes that conform to the purposes of the ARDL program and policies and procedures adopted by the commission.

(5) The availability and amount of grant funds disbursed under this section shall be at the discretion of the commission.

(6) At the discretion of the commission, grant funds under this section may be disbursed to local conservation districts to be granted to eligible entities within their districts.

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Utah Admin. Code R64-1-5

Adopted by Utah State Bulletin Number 2023-18, effective 8/29/2023