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USDA , enrollment in one or more of these programs will provide the applicant with bonus points in the project ranking procedure . For those growers that choose to participate in a USDA Conservation Program , a Conservation Plan will be developed once the applicant has been approved . This plan will include but is not limited to nutrient management , pesticide management , irrigation water management , technical information and design . Growers who choose to participate in this program must submit an application to the Contractor or their designated representative . The Contractor or their designated representative will then assist each applicant in conducting a " self assessment " for each grove that is included in the cost share application . Once the appropriate practices have been identified for each grove , the Contractor or their designated representative will identify those practices that are eligible for cost share as delineated in the Applicant ' s Handbook . The Applicant ' s Handbook establishes the percentage of cost - share funding available for each eligible practice . The applicant is responsible for the remainder of the cost . There is a $ 50 , 000 maximum in program funds available per applicant per year . The Contractor or their designated representative will present a list of qualifying , ranked projects to the Indian River Board of County Commissioners ( Board ) for their approval . Once approved by the Board , the grower will receive approval to install the practices according to approved designs . The BMP installation must meet all design criteria before it can be certified as complete by Contractor or their designated representative . Routine consultation with NRCS / IRSWCD staff throughout the installation process is recommended . Once installation is complete , the grower shall provide the Contractor or their designated representative with all of the appropriate documentation . The Contractor or their designated representative will then submit all of the documentation to the Board for authorization of reimbursement to the grower . The Contractor or their designated representative shall provide FDACS with quarterly reports . These reports will include : a summary of all work accomplished , the number of acres enrolled in each practice , the amount of program funds distributed to each grower to date , a summary of the amount of program funds used as nonfederal match , the amount of federal matching funds applied to this program through USDA conservation programs , and all of the invoices supporting the distribution of program funds . 10