Section 691.600  Review of Applications

a)         The Department will accept applications for grant award March 1 through April 30 of each year.  Funding will be awarded for the subsequent fiscal year.  Applications for grant award shall be made annually and are not renewable.

b)         Applications will be reviewed by the Department for compliance with the requirements of this Part.  During the course of its review, the Department may contact the applicant for additional information if the information provided is incomplete, inconsistent or unclear.

c)         Applicants whom the Department determines to be not eligible for grant funds will be notified in writing of this decision.

d)         Distribution of grants is dependent on available funding.  Available grant funds will be distributed based on the applicant's application and compliance with Sections 691.400 and 691.500.

e)         Applicants must submit a new application for each State fiscal year in order to be considered for funding.  Applications are only applicable to the State fiscal year for which the applications were received.