Chapter NR 58
ENDANGERED RESOURCES GRANT PROGRAMS
Subchapter I — General Provisions
NR 58.05 Eligible and ineligible costs. NR 58.06 Grant conditions. NR 58.07 Grant application. NR 58.08 Grant selection criteria. NR 58.10 Grant agreements. NR 58.12 Grantee accountability. NR 58.13 Grant variances. NR 58.14 Grant termination. Subchapter II — Endangered Resources Small Grants Program
NR 58.22 Eligibility for grant assistance. NR 58.23 Grant conditions. NR 58.25 Grant selection criteria. Subchapter III — Federal Grant Programs
NR 58.33 Program guidance/advisory team. NR 58.34 Eligibility for grant assistance; preference. NR 58.35 Grant selection process. NR 58.36 Grant calculation. NR 58.38 Grant conditions. NR 58.01NR 58.01 Purpose. The purpose of this chapter is to establish rules for the implementation and administration of grant programs to fund research, protection, management and educational activities pertaining to Wisconsin’s natural communities and rare flora and fauna. NR 58.02NR 58.02 Applicability. This chapter applies to all endangered resources grant programs under this chapter. NR 58.02 HistoryHistory: Cr. Register, September, 1994, No. 465, eff. 10-1-94; CR 05-071: r. and recr. Register February 2006 No. 602, eff. 3-1-06. NR 58.03NR 58.03 Definitions. In this chapter: NR 58.03(1)(1) “Applicant” means an individual or organization that submits an application for funding under this chapter. NR 58.03(2)(2) “Bureau” means bureau of endangered resources. NR 58.03(3)(3) “Department” means the department of natural resources. NR 58.03(4)(4) “Grant agreement” means a written cooperative agreement between the grantee and department which sets forth mutual obligations with regard to a portion or all of a specific project. NR 58.03(5)(5) “Grant period” means the period of time specified in the agreement during which all work funded by the grant shall be accomplished. NR 58.03(6)(6) “Indirect costs” means costs not directly assignable to a grant, program or project but administrative in nature, incurred for a common or joint purpose including, but not limited to, utilities, administrative salaries, secretarial services and postage. NR 58.03(7)(7) “Natural community” means a complex of flora, fauna and physical elements which is in, or close to being in, its pre-settlement condition. NR 58.05NR 58.05 Eligible and ineligible costs. NR 58.05(1)(1) Eligible costs. Those project costs which are consistent with the approved project scope, reasonable and necessary, and incurred during the grant period are eligible for grant funding. Eligible costs may include, but are not limited to any of the following: NR 58.05(1)(g)(g) Costs of contracts or subcontracts to qualified vendors to perform project activities. NR 58.05(2)(2) Ineligible costs. Costs not directly associated with or not necessary for the implementation of the project are ineligible for grant funding. Ineligible costs include, but are not limited to any of the following: NR 58.05(2)(a)(a) Fines and penalties due to violations of, or failure to comply with, federal, state or local laws or regulations; NR 58.05(2)(b)(b) Ordinary operating expenses of agencies that are not directly related to the project; NR 58.05(2)(c)(c) Costs for which payment has been or will be received from any other funding source; NR 58.05(2)(e)(e) Donated labor, materials, land or other activities which do not result in actual expenditure by the grantee; and NR 58.05 HistoryHistory: Cr. Register, September, 1994, No. 465, eff. 10-1-94; CR 05-071: cr. (1) (g) Register February 2006 No. 602, eff. 3-1-06. NR 58.06(1)(1) Duration. The grantee may not begin work described under the grant agreement until the grant agreement has been signed by the department and the grantee. NR 58.06(2)(2) Permission from property owners and managers. The grant agreement shall contain provisions regarding access to private and government property by department employees and the grantee. NR 58.06(3)(3) Permits. Applicants shall verify that all applicable federal and state permits, approvals, licenses or waivers necessary to implement the project have been obtained or applied for. Work on the proposed project may not commence until all applicable permits have been obtained. NR 58.06 HistoryHistory: Cr. Register, September, 1994, No. 465, eff. 10-1-94; CR 05-071: am. (1), r. (4) to (7) Register February 2006 No. 602, eff. 3-1-06. NR 58.07(1)(1) Application availability. Applicants shall obtain application forms and instructions from the Bureau of Endangered Resources, Department of Natural Resources, P.O. Box 7921, Madison, WI 53707. NR 58.07(2)(2) Contents. The application shall include: NR 58.07(2)(a)(a) A project narrative, objectives, methods, timetable and budget, in the format provided in the instructions; and NR 58.07(2)(b)(b) For state employees only, a completed and approved outside employment form. NR 58.07(3)(3) Additional information. The department may request additional information from the applicant upon receipt of the application. NR 58.07(4)(4) Deadline. Applications are due by the date provided in the application instructions.
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