Section 501.60  Procedures for Awarding Future Block Grants

a)         Participating local governments shall submit to the Department by April 30 of each year a grant application for the purpose of determining the amount of the block grant award.  The application shall contain a brief description of the purpose for which the grant is being sought, the proposed term of the grant and an annual estimated spend  plan covering the project expenses of the participating local government. The grant application shall also include the name, title, business address and phone number of the person designated to authenticate documents submitted on behalf of the local government and to act as point of contact for questions arising under the grant.  The application shall be signed by the head of the local government and submitted on forms provided by the Department.

b)         Special request applications shall be submitted to the Department by January 1 and special requirement applications may be submitted any time throughout the year.

c)         Local governmental applicants who have not participated in the local compensation plan may be eligible to receive block grant funds pursuant to Section 501.90 of this Part and subject to Department approval based upon available funds.  Applicants shall contact the Department for the necessary application forms.