One of the roles of UP is to provide funding for restoration projects and restoration-related research on the Uncompahgre Plateau. Project funding comes from a variety of sources and is administered through Uncompahgre/Com. Inc., a non-profit organization. Applicants for restoration projects on the Uncompahgre Plateau are eligible for funding regardless of administrative and land ownership boundaries. Project funding applications are reviewed and approved by the UP Technical Committee (UTC) representing the partners. The funding process includes:
- Funding application submitted for UTC review and approval.
- Notification of approval/disapproval of funding.
- Award funding.
- Project contract between the contractor and Unc/Com., Inc.
- Approval of satisfactory project completion by project manager.
- Submittal of UTC approved billing invoice to Unc/Com., Inc.
- Payment.
