1. (a) The review committee will consider which proposed Grant projects will best meet the criteria in section 25040.6(b) and make award recommendations to the Conservancy for the full or partial amount requested, or denied, based on the extent to which proposed projects best satisfy the goals of Proposition 4. Each applicant that submits a full application pursuant to section 25040.5 shall be notified of the review committee's recommendation prior to the Conservancy meeting for final decision. A notice of intent to award a Grant for the full or partial amount requested will be based on the following factors:

   1. (1) Amount of available funding;
   2. (2) Number of Applicants;
   3. (3) Amount of funding requested by Applicants; and
   4. (4) The Conservancy's funding priorities.
2. (b) The review committee will submit its recommendations for funding to the Conservancy. The Conservancy shall review the review committee recommendations and will approve, modify, or deny these recommendations based on the information provided and the record before it. Upon a final vote, the Conservancy shall notify successful applicants of a Grant Award, including the amount of a Grant.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 32501, 32503, 32510, 32534, 32537, 93020 and 90135, Public Resources Code. Reference: Sections 32537 and 93020, Public Resources Code.

History

1. New section filed 12-24-2025 as an emergency; operative 12-24-2025 (Register 2025, No. 52). Pursuant to Public Resources Code section 90135(e), this action is a deemed emergency and shall remain in effect until repealed or amended by the San Joaquin River Conservancy.