41-6012. State financial assistance; application; criteria

A. The board shall include in the board's annual budget request a sum of not more than $40,000 for each natural resource conservation district and soil and water conservation district and $60,000 for each natural resource conservation district that operates an education center for distribution by the board to those natural resource conservation districts that have applied for, have met the criteria for and have been approved for receiving state financial assistance, as provided in this section.

B. Any district or education center desiring to receive state financial assistance for the next ensuing fiscal year shall apply to the board not later than June 20, on a form supplied by the board. Each application shall include:

1. The number of acres of land lying within the district.

2. The extent of conservation programs or education center programs proposed to be undertaken during the fiscal year for which the financial assistance is being requested.

3. Any audits that are requested by the board.

C. On receipt of the application, the board shall determine whether monies for the district or education center will be included in the board's budget request and shall promptly notify the district of that determination.