Section 250-RICR-110-00-1.14 - Eligible ApplicantsA. Land Trust, Watershed Councils, Conservation Commissions and Non-Profit Environmental Agencies - as defined in § 1.5 of this Part herein, may apply for land acquisition funding. The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management shall be responsible for determining eligibility status to participate in the Land Acquisition grant rounds.B. Municipal Agency - Municipal agencies, as defined in § 1.5 of this Part herein, may apply for open space, recreation acquisition and recreation development funds. The Department of Environmental Management shall be responsible for determining eligibility status to participate in the Open Space, Recreation Acquisition and Recreation Development Grant Rounds. Eligibility is based upon the adoption and maintenance of an up-to-date Local Comprehensive Plan, Outdoor recreation Plan and/or locally adopted land acquisition plan which adequately assesses the current and future recreation and open space requirements and needs. The plan shall include an implementation program and schedule for actions proposed to address issues and needs expressed in the plan.C. Native American Tribes - Indian Tribes, bands, nations or other organized group which exercises governmental functions and which is recognized by the Secretary of the Interior as eligible for the special programs and services provided by the United States to Indians because of their status.250 R.I. Code R. 250-RICR-110-00-1.14