For applicants leasing state, tribal, or federal lands, applicants are responsible to ensure any predation prevention practices are permitted on state, tribal or federal lands and for compliance with their state, tribal or federal lease terms.

Any predation prevention activities proposed by the applicant, including carcass removal or composting of potentially diseased animals, must comply with applicable state, county, tribal, or federal laws and regulations.

In approving proposed electrical or other prevention fences that include a primary boundary fence bordering another landowner, the LLB must consider the impact on the adjoining landowner(s) and may seek the input of the adjoining landowner(s). All fencing proposals must meet the fencing requirements under Montana law, including 81-4-101, MCA.

For applicants seeking funding for expenses associated with guard dogs, those expenses may only include guard dog acquisition costs, standard veterinary examinations and vaccinations, food for the guard dogs while they are with the protected livestock, and other expenses incurred while the dogs are with the protected livestock. Expenses relating to the care of the guard dogs (including food and housing while the guard dogs are not with the protected livestock) may not be considered. The LLB or USDA Wildlife Services must verify the number of guard dogs located with the protected livestock. Expenses related to herding dogs are not allowed.

MCA 2-15-3111 authorizes the LLB to require applicants to contribute to the cost of prevention measures, which may be payable in cash or in appropriate in-kind contributions by applicant, including labor to install or implement preventive measures.

Applicants applying for projects are required to provide 30% of the funds required to complete the project. If a project requires $1000 to complete, the applicant may request a grant of $700 and must provide $300 in funds or in-kind services for the project.

In-kind services, including labor to install or implement preventive measures, is considered in determining the applicant's match. Labor is currently valued at $25/hour. The applicant must provide a detailed description of any proposed in-kind services.

Use of equipment to install or implement preventive measures is considered in determining the applicant's match. The applicant must provide a detailed description of any in-kind equipment use. Rental rates shall be valued at the standard rental rates in the area where the livestock operation is located for the type of equipment to be used. If local rental rates are not readily available, the LLB may determine appropriate rental rates based on statewide or regional average rates for the type of equipment to be used.

Administrative costs may not be considered as in-kind matching funds (including but not limited to keeping records, filling out forms, and attending meetings).

The LLB, in its discretion, may adjust a cost-share because of extenuating circumstances related to chronic or multiple depredation incidents.