HABITAT PROJECTS CRITERIA

-Will the project produce recognizable results with a high probability of success
-Does the Project address the limiting factors for the herd(s)
-Are there cost share dollars available from other sources (In-kind; currently funded; applied for)
-Will the project have high visibility and provide recognition for CDA
-Will the project benefit a herd that provides public access and hunting
-Is the project mentioned, either specifically or generally, in the appropriate deer herd management plan

RESEARCH PROJECTS

-Does the project have reasonable potential to provide information that will affect land use or management programs
-Does the information gathered have statewide implications
-Are there cost share dollars available from other sources (In-kind; currently funded; applied for)
-Is there a high probability of success
-Does the project address the limiting factors for the herd(s)
-Does the project have general appeal/application with a high visibility and provide recognition for CDA

EQUIPMENT REQUESTS

-Does the purchase and use of this equipment significantly increase research or habitat potential in a given area
-Does this equipment have statewide use
-Are there cost share dollars available from other sources (currently funded; applied for; in-kind)
What is the expected useful life of the equipment
-Does the use of this equipment address the limiting factors for the herd(s)

PUBLIC EDUCATION/OUTREACH

-Does the project have general appeal/application
-Are there cost share dollars available from other sources (currently funded; in-kind; applied for)
-Will the project have high visibility and provide recognition for the CDA
-Will the project/information encourage and promote public awareness of California Deer issues