The Applicant works in Grants Portal to develop the scope of work and cost estimate. If the Applicant chooses to develop their own scope of work and cost estimates for their project, there are certain considerations that should be kept in mind.

• Does the Applicant have a certified engineer or qualified cost estimator?
• Are documented local costs (unit costs) readily available?
• Are the recovery operations on a scale, where taking on scoping and costing is beyond capacity?
• Does the work require specialized expertise, factors, or considerations?

The answers to these questions may affect how the Applicant chooses to approach their scope of work and cost estimate development.