PROJECT APPLICATION FOR LEVEL III CONSTRUCTION FUNDING
FOR MUNICIPAL AND RURAL DOMESTIC 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 all Level III construction projects 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 (2,000 taps or less: $1,000.00; 2,001 to 9,000 taps: $2,000.00; or 9,001 or more taps: $3,000.00) 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 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.
Written verification that the project will include a minimum of 15 taps with meters on each tap.
Thank you for your participation!
Dept. 3943 | 1000 E. University Ave. | Laramie, WY 82071
Office: (307) 766-6651 email: wrds@uwyo.edu