Section 593.150  Grant Awards

a)         The Department and grantee shall enter into a binding grant agreement.  This agreement contains terms and conditions that ensure compliance with this Subpart and the laws of the State of Illinois, and enforcement of the contract.

b)         Grantees shall be accountable to expend the funds solely for carrying out the approved project pursuant to the grant agreement.

c)         Any obligations of the Department to the grantee will immediately cease if the Illinois General Assembly fails to appropriate sufficient funds for the program.

d)         Grants will be made to eligible applicants upon availability of funds.

(Source:  Added at 35 Ill. Reg. 4591, effective March 2, 2011)