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Page - 9 | METROPOLITAN COUNCIL <br />program impacts in the first 1.5 years of program <br />cycle. Opportunity to provide updates and <br />highlight any remaining funds available with a 6- <br />month lead to the conclusion of the grant period. <br />Buffer time for possible delays or rescheduling on <br />earlier items in work plan. <br /> January <br />2028 <br />June 2028 <br />Program period end; final paperwork, reports to <br />Met Council and City, and accounting <br />Sustainability <br />Coordinator, <br />Finance <br />Department <br />06/01/2028 06/30/2028 <br />Evaluating applications <br />Program proposals will be evaluated based on the answers provided in the application form as well as <br />the attached work plan. Strong applications will include clear answers to the questions in the application <br />form and a thoughtful work plan that outlines strategies for structuring, administering, and promoting (if <br />applicable) the program. For municipalities intending to conduct grant activities on municipal property, <br />applications should include intended plans for device/landscape installation and estimated hours/cost of <br />labor (whether being done by the municipality or a contractor). <br /> <br />In the event that funds requested exceed funds available, the following criteria will be used to determine <br />the amount granted to a given municipality. <br /> <br />• Municipal residential per capita water use <br />• Municipal ratio of peak month to winter month water use <br />• Estimated water savings from proposed program <br /> <br />Additionally, municipalities may be asked to provide additional information and/or be awarded less than <br />their requested grant amount if their application is lacking detail, a clear work plan, etc. In future grant <br />cycles, a past participant’s record of spending down their award may be used to inform award amounts. <br /> <br />Applications are due by April 17, 2026 <br />