Applications For Disbursements

(1) The Program may, but is not required to, make grant applications available to Programs, as described in this rule. (2) If the Program accepts grant applications, any eligible institution may make application to the Program. The Program shall require each eligible institution to file a written application with the Corporation prior to any disbursement. (a) “Eligible institution” means secondary schools in Tennessee, postsecondary schools in Tennessee, the Tennessee colleges of applied technology, and other community colleges in Tennessee. (b) “Eligible program” means career and technical education Programs or other certified and nationally accredited programs that encourage and promote career opportunities in the construction industry that are in secondary schools in this state, postsecondary schools in this state, the Tennessee colleges of applied technology, and other community colleges in this state. (3) A copy of the statement of purpose or direction pursuant to 0680-08-.06 (1)(a), a copy of the detailed description of the project and timeline pursuant to 0680-08-.06 (1)(b), the name of the applicant, and the total amount of funds approved to be disbursed from the Program pursuant to any application resulting in the Corporation granting funds from the Program to an eligible institution for an eligible Program shall be publicly disclosed on the Corporation’s website within thirty (30) days after any agreement is made. (4) The Corporation shall receive all applications in writing and in choosing which applicants will receive grants shall follow the following protocol: (a) The application shall disclose the person or entity’s name making application; (b) No member of the Corporation shall take part in the consideration of or discussion of an application if such person has a direct or indirect interest in any person or entity making application. No member shall propose on or contract with the Corporation if such person has a direct interest in or an indirect financial interest in any person or entity making application. Direct interest in a person or entity means any ownership interest by the Corporation member or any member of such person’s immediate family. Indirect interest includes social, familial, or professional connections which reasonably prevent a member of the Corporation from acting objectively; and (c) The Corporation may delegate the review of applications to one (1) or more persons each having no direct or indirect interest in any of the applicants, as defined above, who shall review all submissions and choose a qualifying person or entity.