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e t < under the EQIP program , will result in a lower overall percentages of cost- share and will increase the percentage to be paid with program funds . As an example : If a grower implements an eligible practice that costs $ 50 , 000 and , for the purposes explained above , bids down the EQIP cost share to 60 % ( $ 30 , 000) the program payment will be 20 % ( $ 10 , 000) of the total project cost . Using the bid -down process , the total combined cost share received for the project was reduced to 80 % or $40 , 000 . 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 ) , Revised 33r'2I . ' 32 7