This table summarizes the requirements for requesting assistance under the program. The requirements are described in more detail in the sections that follow.

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Type of assistance requestedHow to request assistance
1. Request Reclamation to conduct an appraisal investigationSubmit a statement of interest as described in § 404.16. Reclamation will then advise you whether you are eligible to submit a full proposal.
2. Request funding to conduct an appraisal investigation yourself or through a contractorSubmit a statement of interest as described in § 404.16. Reclamation will then advise you whether you are eligible to submit a full proposal.
3. Request Reclamation to conduct a feasibility studySubmit a full proposal as described in § 404.20.
4. Request funding to conduct a feasibility study yourself or through a contractorSubmit a full proposal as described in § 404.20.
5. Request Reclamation to review and approve an appraisal investigation or a feasibility study completed without Reclamation assistanceSubmit the investigation or study and a cover letter to your local Reclamation office, as described in § 404.25.