W. Va. Code R. § 60-4-5

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024

Section 60-4-5 - Authorized Uses of Grant Funds

5.1. Grants may be used for the following types of watershed improvement projects:

5.1.a. Fish and wildlife habitat enhancement;

5.1.b. Stream bank stabilization, erosion and sediment control;

5.1.c. Education on the importance of protecting streams within the watersheds;

5.1.d. Water monitoring and watershed assessments include but are not limited to, stream classification, its natural meanders, and land uses;

5.1.e. Improved land use practices; and

5.1.f. Clean up projects when done in conjunction with above-mentioned projects.

5.2. The Executive Committee shall authorize use of grant funds during the grant selection process by approving submitted budgets. All changes to these budgets must be in writing and approved by the Stream Partners Program Coordinator. Authorized uses of grant within the watershed improvement project may include the following:

5.2.a. Production, copying and mailing of public information and educational materials to promote the protection of streams within the watershed;

5.2.b. Implementation and materials for the completion of the watershed improvement project;

5.2.c. General operating expenses of the organization, which can include acquiring and maintaining non-profit status in accordance with Section 501(c)(3) of the IRS Tax Code guidelines;

5.2.d. Equipment for the watershed improvement project that will belong to the organization;

5.2.e. As match for State, federal, and local watershed projects funds;

5.2.f. Travel expenses for organization members for educational training programs;

5.2.g. Office equipment and office supplies to support the organization's outreach efforts and the watershed improvement project; and

5.2.h. Salaries not to exceed twenty percent (20%) of the grant total within the grant year.

W. Va. Code R. § 60-4-5