Section 26.01.31.100 - APPLICATION PROCEDURE01.Submittal. Eligible applicant submits application prior to the stated deadline in the Recreational Grant Program Guidance. To be considered for a grant, an applicant must propose an eligible project and submit all documentation required by this chapter.02.Public Comment. As part of the application, the applicant must provide an opportunity for public comment. The applicant must include proof of public comment regarding the project in the application. The opportunity for public comment should begin within one (1) year of submitting the application. Any projects with public comment conducted over one (1) year prior to application may be rejected by the state and federal grant manager and the project will be deemed ineligible.03.Complete Application. Materials submitted by the sponsor are reviewed by the department for completeness and eligibility.04.Ranking. The appropriate advisory committee establishes project rankings by rating each eligible project using criteria established by the board. To objectively rate competing eligible projects, the committee considers the application and how the project meets the criteria and established priorities for the program.05.Board Review. The board reviews the priority list for awards and sets funding line based on recommendation of the advisory committees and the state and federal grant manager.06.Grant Award. Upon grant approval by the board, the department will present the sponsor with a grant agreement that identifies eligible costs and obligates the applicant to a specified project scope and performance period.07.Grant Agreement. The applicant must sign the agreement prior to initiating work on the project. The signed agreement obligates the applicant to complete all elements of the project as described in the agreement and any applicable approved amendment.Idaho Admin. Code r. 26.01.31.100