1. (1) Following a grant award by the Commission, the department shall assist each grantee in identifying sources and securing additional funding for the project, as outlined in Subsection 73-10g-206(5)(c).

2. (2) Before receiving funds, a grantee shall fulfill the following requirements, consistent with Subsection 73-10g-206(3) by:

   1. (a) entering a contract with the department that includes the following:

      1. (i) the expectations for the grantee;
      2. (ii) the life expectancy of the project;
      3. (iii) the process to certify completion of the project;
      4. (iv) any applicable design requirements; and
      5. (v) metering and reporting requirements consistent with rules established by DWRi, including specifications for the type of meter to be installed;
   2. (b) filing any necessary change application with DWRi;
   3. (c) if applicable, obtaining a final order from the State Engineer approving the change application; and
   4. (d) if applicable, demonstrating compliance with the requirements of the final order.

3. (3)(a) Before project implementation, grantees shall submit a Utah State Historical Preservation Office Cultural Resource Review report to the department, pursuant to Section 9-8a-404.

   1. (b) The department may not process a payment reimbursement until the department receives the report.
4. (4) The department may issue a notice to proceed to a grantee before project construction.

5. (5) During the life of the project, the department shall:

   1. (a) monitor grant related activities; and
   2. (b) certify project completion.
6. (6) The department may conduct on-site or virtual project "spot checks" at any time during the life of the project.

KEY: agriculture, water optimization, grants, reporting, ranking criteria, agricultural water

Date of Last Change: May 8, 2026

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 73-10g-205; 73-10g-206