Project applications will be reviewed based on application completeness and the evaluation criteria adopted by the Board for each grant type in these rules.
(2)
A regular grant applicant may be any tribe, watershed council, soil and water conservation district, not-for-profit institution, school, community college, state institution of higher education, independent not-for-profit institution of higher education, or political subdivision of this state that is not a state agency. A state agency or federal agency may apply for funding under this section only as a co-applicant with one of the other eligible entities. Any of these applicants or co-applicants may also serve as a fiscal agent for grants.
(3)
The Board may require additional information to aid in evaluating and considering a proposed watershed project.
(4)
The Board may use a regional review team or other technical team to review grant applications and make funding recommendations to the staff or Board.
(5)
The Board may rank projects in selecting projects for funding.