THE HORN LEVY IN BRITISH COLUMBIA

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GUIDELINES FOR APPLICATION

To access Horn Levy Funds, completed applications for projects will be a requirement.

1. Eligible Applicants
   Applications will be accepted from British Columbia cattle industry associations (provincial, regional, local etc). Others interested in accessing the funds should do so through an association as above.
   
2. Eligibility Criteria
   Projects that demonstrate to the Horn Levy Committee, a benefit to the cattle industry of BC shall be eligible.
   
3. Eligible Expenses
   Generally include all costs to complete a project according to the budget submitted with the application and approved by the Horn Fund Committee. 
   
4.  Payment Schedule
   When approving the application, the committee will establish a payment schedule appropriate to the application. Details of the payment schedule will be outlined in a letter to the applicant with notification of the funding approval.
   
5. Reporting Schedule
   In most cases, one final report at the conclusion of the project will be a requirement. From time to time, interim reporting may be requested. When approving the application, the committee will establish a reporting schedule appropriate to the application. Details will be outlined in a letter to the applicant with notification of the funding approval.
   
6. Approval process
   Applications for funding from the Horn Levy Fund will be reviewed by the Horn Fund Committee, and decision as to funding made by that Committee. 
   
7.  Quarterly Review of Applications
   The Horn Fund Committee will regularly review funding applications on a quarterly basis. Applications received by the deadlines of the end of February, May, August and November will be considered by the Committee during the last week of the following month.
   
   From time to time, it may be necessary for the Committee to consider an application outside of the regular schedule, and the Committee will make every effort to be able to do so when necessary.
   
   Conflict of Interest
   Where a Committee member either sponsors or is directly involved in a project application, the member may speak to clarify the application or respond to questions, but must excuse themselves from the evaluation discussion and decision on the proposal. Such instances shall be recorded in the minutes of the meetings.