Grant Application Process

(1) In General. The Department shall award grant funds to Eligible Businesses through an open and competitive process. (2) Promotional Program. The Department shall develop and implement a promotional strategy to distribute the Grant Application and announce the total grant funds available. (3) Application Filing Requirements. The Grant Applicant must comply and respond to requested information within the Grant Application. (4) Application Period. The Department shall maintain a grant application period of at least 30 consecutive days. Grant applications must be submitted prior to the deadline. Late applications will not be considered for a grant. (5) Application Certification Process. Within 30 days after the expiration of the Grant Application period, the Department shall review each application filed during the application period to determine its compliance with 310 CMR 17.00 and for adequacy, and completeness of information contained therein, and shall notify the Grant Applicant in writing whether the Grant Application is complete. An incomplete Grant Applicationmay be deemed ineligible for the current cycle of grant awards. Only a Grant Application determined to be complete shall be considered for a Grant.