Section 960.70  Notification of Award of Grant Funds

a)         The Department shall be empowered to award an amount less than the amount requested in an application.

b)         The Department shall prepare grant agreements and award transmittal letters.  Receipt of the transmittal letter and grant agreement for signature by the applicant shall constitute notification of award.

c)         Applicants that are not awarded grant funds shall be notified in writing by the Department.

d)         The grant agreement shall not be sold, assigned or transferred in any manner.  Any actual or attempted sale, assignment or transfer shall render the grant agreement null, void and of no further effect.  If the grantee for whatever reason ceases operation, the grant agreement shall be terminated.  Any remaining funds may be granted to a successor agency by the Department.