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7. 3 When EQIP funds are received to support a practice or group of practices , the participant is also eligible to apply for program funds . In this situation , the program will pay up to one half of the grower's remaining portion of the total project cost, not to exceed the $ 50, 000 annual maximum the IRCA WQQP Program allows . Distribution of program funds is based on the most benefit for the lowest cost to receiving water body, (refer to Section 3 , Paragraph 1 , above) . 8.0 Application Procedure Step 1 : The applicant should schedule a pre-application meeting with staff of the local delivery organization covering the County where the farm or grove is located (see Section 12 entitled " Local Program Delivery Organizations ") . It would be helpful to bring a recent aerial photo showing the proposed project area , grove block orientation , and layout of the grove infrastructure (e . g . , beds , ditching , pump location , etc . ) . Your local Property Appraiser's office can provide you with the needed aerial photos . Step 2: Complete the enclosed "Application For Cost Share" (Appendix A, Form 1 ) and submit the application to the appropriate local delivery organization as identified in Section 12 . 0 below. Step 3 : If the request is approved , the applicant should consult with the local NRCS office (or contractor of their choice) for the development of a project plan to include the design , cost estimate , and an operation and maintenance (O & M ) schedule. The project plan should then be submitted to the appropriate local delivery organization identified in Section 12 . 0 . Step 4 : A cost share agreement (to be provided by the local delivery organization ) will be signed by the applicant and executed by the local delivery organization . Execution of the contract shall serve as authorization to proceed with practice implementation in accordance with the agreement. Step 5 : Participant will notify program staff of project completion and schedule an inspection to verify that the practice has been installed or constructed in accordance with the project plan . Step 7: The participant will submit a "Request for Payment" (Appendix A, Form 2) , (including copies of all applicable receipts for work completed) to the appropriate local delivery organization . Step 8 : The applicant will follow the O & M schedule provided for each practice . Program staff will periodically conduct site visits to verify that the O & M schedule is being followed . Program participants will be required to reimburse the state on a pro- rated basis for cost-share funding received for any practice that is improperly maintained , removed , or destroyed before the end of the maintenance period (see Section 10 . 0 , Maintenance Requirements ) .