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RFA#XXXXXXX: PROJECT ELIGIBILITY FACTORS
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Project Name:
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NPS Ask:
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Match IDed:
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Eligibility Factors
Answers to all of the following must be "Yes or N/A" in order to be considered:		YES NO N/ANOTES
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1) The project is a watershed-based plan project Category 2 - New WBP, or Category 3 - Update to Existing WBP as defined in Section II OR The project is a watershed implementation project (Restoration and/or Protection) as defined in Section II.
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2) Watershed implementation projects that do not address post-wildfire NPS impacts must identify an existing WBP or equivalent WBP that addresses priorities related to the project.
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3) The project meets the minimum required 35% non-federal match based on total project cost. Match can be cash and/or in-kind.
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4) Project must include an activity(ies) targeted at nonpoint source Education and Outreach.
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5) The project does not directly implement a discharge permit requirement(s), including implementation of discharge permit application requirements or an enforcement action (specific guidance about urban stormwater runoff is in Attachment I under "Nonpoint Source Funding Opportunities" on www.npscolorado.com).
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6) If the project addresses Animal Feeding Operations, a current Comprehensive Nutrient Management Plan (CNMP) must be in place; a commitment to implementing the CNMP must be demonstrated; and there must be a direct relationship to water quality.
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7) The application is no longer than 15 pages (excluding section 1.0 and appendices) for watershed planning projects and 20 pages (excluding section 1.0 and appendices) for watershed implementation projects.
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8) A complete application packet is submitted containing the required, applicable attachments: NPS Program Watershed-Based Plan Project Application (Attachment A) OR NPS Program Watershed Implementation Project Application (Attachment B); NPS Program Project Budget Spreadsheet (Attachment C); and Financial Risk Assessment (Attachment D). See RFA Announcement Section VI.A. for more information.
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9) The application is submitted and received no later than December 5, 2025.
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10) The application is submitted by mail to 4300 S Cherry Creek Dr. Glendale, CO 80246 or via email at cdphe_wqcd_nonpointsource+managers@state.co.us
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Water Quality Improvement Fund Eligibility Factors
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1) The applicant has NOT paid a Colorado Water Quality Control Act civil penalty within the past 5 years.
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2) The applicant has the ability to receive and spend State grant funds under TABOR spending limits.
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