Section 530.600  Review of Applications

a)         The grant cycle runs from July 1-June 30.  Applications for grants from the Fund may be submitted to the Department beginning on July 1 of each year.

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 not to be 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 on a "first come, first served" basis, based on when the application was received by the Department.  If several applications are received by the Department on the same date and funds are not available to award each of these applicants, a random drawing of applications will be used to determine awardees.

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