COST-SHARE FUNDS FOR A MEDIATED SETTLEMENT

When the local government approves the mediated written agreement, the land occupier has 90 days to apply for state cost-share funds that will provide 75 percent of the cost of the permanent conservation practices. If the land occupier does not apply for cost-share funds within 90 days after the local government approves the mediated written agreement, only 50 percent cost-share funds may be provided. The land occupier must apply for 50 percent cost-share funds within 270 days after the mediated written agreement is approved. The method of application and eligibility requirements for state cost-share funds must follow parts 8400.0100 to 8400.2900 . If any other state or federal cost-share funds are used, the method of application and eligibility requirements must follow the current state or federal guidelines.