1. (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.
2. (b) Applications for water conservation grants shall be submitted on forms provided by the Board.

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

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

      1. (A) one to ten percent = 5 points
      2. (B) 11 to 20 percent = 10 points
      3. (C) 21 percent or more = 20 points

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

      1. (A) No - 0 points
      2. (B) Yes - 15 points

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

      1. (A) 10 to 20% - 5 points
      2. (B) 21 to 30% - 10 points
      3. (C) 31 to 40% - 15 points
      4. (D) 41% or greater - 20 points

   4. (4) Adaptability of proposed project to other communities:

      1. (A) No - 0 points
      2. (B) Yes - 15 points

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

      1. (A) two= 10 points
      2. (B) three = 20 points
      3. (C) four or more = 30 points

Added at 26 Ok Reg 1371, eff 12-8-08 (emergency)

Added at 26 Ok Reg 1715, eff 6-11-09