OAR 695-004-0030: Process and Criteria

The Board shall approve standards and guidance for application requirements and processing, evaluation criteria, agreement conditions, and distribution of funds. (1) Guidance and criteria for accepting and reviewing applications for watershed enhancement projects proposed under the regular grant program are contained in OAR chapter 695, divisions 5 through 50. (2) For watershed enhancement project requests for initiatives or programs that are separate or distinct from the programs referenced in subsection (1), the Board shall approve additional necessary guidance and criteria. (3) Board allocations under subsections (1) and (2) may be distributed through grant agreements, interagency agreements, and contracts for services. (4) The Director shall enter into the grant agreements, interagency agreements, or contracts necessary to carry out the standards approved by the Board.