Section 596.210  Limitations on Use of Grant Funds

a)         Grant funds shall be limited to $500,000 and 50% of the total project need indicated in each application. (Section 4(f) of the Act)

b)         Expenses covered by the grants may include but are not limited to facility renovation, equipment acquisition and maintenance, recruitment of health personnel, diversification of services, and joint venture arrangements. (Section 4(f) of the Act)

c)         Grant funds may be used for staff training which is specific to the needs of the project.

d)         Grant funds may be used to enable a hospital to participate in an interactive satellite communication system, and to establish telemetry and other electronic communications capabilities.

e)         Grant funds shall not be used to offset existing indebtedness.

f)         Grant funds may not be used to supplant existing funds which support a particular service, program or activity for which grant funds under this Subpart are requested.

g)         Grant funds may not be used to purchase real property.