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

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.