Section 590.135  Application Processing

a)         Upon receipt of a grant application, the Department will determine whether the applicant is eligible to apply under the requirements of the Act.  If the applicant is ineligible to apply, the Department will contact the applicant in writing with the determination. 

b)         If the applicant is eligible to apply, the Department will determine whether the application is complete.  A review will determine if all applicable criteria have been addressed and if all required materials and documentation have been submitted.  An incomplete application will be rejected.

c)         If the application is complete, the Department will proceed with the evaluation of the selection criteria referenced in Section 590.140.

(Source:  Added at 44 Ill. Reg. 20074, effective December 9, 2020)