Section 250-RICR-40-15-1.3 - Criteria for Eligible IPM Projects and Eligible Recipients of IPM Grant from the Pesticide Relief FundA. Definition of "Integrated pest management" means all eligible recipients and IPM projects must Integrated Pest Management (IPM) as defined in §23-25.2-2 of the R.I. Gen. Laws.B. Funding Requirements: All eligible recipients an IPM projects must concern problems in Rhode Island.C. Dates of Funding: All IPM proposals and grants must be for work done for a period of no longer than one (1) year.D. Eligible Recipients: The Director of the Department of Environmental Management will consider proposals, which include, but are not limited to the following areas: 1. Research grants to Rhode Island institutions of higher learning for IPM research projects in both agricultural and urban pest control;2. Education grants to Rhode Island environmental organizations, Rhode Island institutions of higher learning, and departments or agencies of government to promote the concept of IPM;3. Program grants to departments or agencies of both state and local government for IPM, programs in such areas as mosquito abatement, gypsy moth control, and urban pest management in publicly owned buildings;4. Program grants to private firms and for IPM programs in privately-owned buildings that are open to the general public, such as hospitals, museums, malls and schools;5. Program grants to farmers for IPM programs on their farms.250 R.I. Code R. § 250-RICR-40-15-1.3