Startup costs

Grant awards for startup costs are limited to approved applications submitted prior to July 1, 2001. 1. Startup costs are those costs incurred by an entity prior to providing services and while developing the ability to provide services. Startup costs generally include the costs of obtaining staff, training and education, and other operating costs incurred while developing the ability to provide services. Startup costs must be reasonable, necessary, and related to assisted living, basic care, or other alternative to nursing facility care. 2. An entity awarded a grant for startup costs must request payment of grant funds no later than six months following the date the entity begins providing services.