94-089-812 Me. Code R. § 4
Agencies and institutions employing or proposing to hire persons meeting federal credential requirements and listed on a Commission approved list are eligible for matching federal and state survey grants for archaeological survey and planning. They must submit a proposal detailing scope of work, schedule, artifact and records curation, along with a budget with breakdown showing proposed use of federal or state funds and the non-federal matching share of the total project cost. The SHPO provides copies of proposals to the relevant professional staff member, who then advises the SHPO as to whether funds should be awarded. If so, the SHPO then decides whether the Commission's level of survey funding will allow full or partial award of a grant, advised in turn by the Executive Committee and the full Commission. The applicant institution or agency is then advised in writing of the decision, coupled with special conditions, if any.
94-089 C.M.R. ch. 812, § 4