12.10.110    REQUIRED INFORMATION FOR GRANT APPLICATIONS

(1) Each shooting range grant application must contain a comprehensive description of the proposed project. The information presented in the description will be used by the department to review, evaluate, and prioritize applications. The description must provide:

(a) statement of need and benefit for the proposed project, including:

(i) plans to enhance safety;

(ii) hunter education;

(iii) access by persons with disabilities;

(iv) use by a variety of shooters (archery, shotgun, rifle, pistol); and

(v) availability to the public;

(b) work to be completed, including:

(i) a calendar with completion dates, budget (including cost estimates and in-kind contributions); and

(c) site plan (within the property boundary) for the proposed project, including:

(i) location of proposed work/facilities;

(ii) existing development/facilities;

(iii) north orientation arrow;

(iv) access route(s) to the project;

(v) safety zones and impact areas; and

(vi) current photographs of the proposed project area.

(2) The applicant must submit satisfactory documentation of a long-term lease, easement, or ownership of the land where the project is proposed. Long-term leases are those with terms of ten years or more with option for renewal. Lease with terms of less than ten years may qualify only under special circumstances.

History: 87-1-278, 87-1-279, MCA; IMP, 87-1-278, 87-1-279, MCA; NEW, 2003 MAR p. 1986, Eff. 9/12/03.