PROJECT APPLICATION FOR LEVEL III CONSTRUCTION FUNDING
FOR AGRICULTURAL PROJECTS
WYOMING WATER DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
6920 Yellowtail Road
Cheyenne, Wyoming 82002
Telephone: (307) 777-7626 Fax: (307) 777-6819
Funding for projects is based on WWDC recommendations and is appropriated by the legislature from the Water Development Accounts. Legislative authorization is required before the WWDC can begin project work. Applications for Level all III construction projects new to the Water Development Program must be submitted no later than September 1st. It is helpful if the applications are received prior to the deadline.
In order to receive consideration for Level III construction funding, the project sponsor must be an entity of local government with taxing and/or assessment authority. Private corporations and individuals are not eligible for assistance. Note: If you are seeking Level III funding for a project new to the Program, you must provide a feasibility study with detailed cost estimates prepared by a professional engineer registered in the State of Wyoming.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
The person signing the application must have authority to commit the entity to a binding contract.
A notarized copy of a resolution supporting this application passed by the board or other governing body of the entity must be provided.
For new projects, a single check for the combined total of the $1,000.00 application fee and the reimbursement fee of (9,000 irrigated acres or less: $1,000.00; 9,001 to 20,000 irrigated acres: $2,000.00; or 20,001 or more irrigated acres: $3,000.00 whichever applies to the Sponsor) must accompany the application or be sent to the office if using an online application. If the application is denied, 75% of the application fee and 100% of the reimbursement fee will be refunded to the applicant. Projects advancing from Water Development Program studies, which were completed within the last 5 years, are exempt from both the application and reimbursement fees.
A project area map (8.5" x 11" preferred) showing the district boundaries, project location and features should be provided. Include any reports or other supporting information available.
Written verification from any municipality, county, joint powers board, irrigation district, or special district that is impacted by the project that they understand and accept those impacts.
Include a copy of your bylaws and the document which created your entity.
The district must include a minimum of 1000 irrigated acres.
Thank you for your participation!
Dept. 3943 | 1000 E. University Ave. | Laramie, WY 82071
Office: (307) 766-6651 email: wrds@uwyo.edu