R650-307-3. Grant Application Form and Submission Procedure

(1) The division shall provide a grant application form for eligible counties, which shall be posted on the division's website and contain: (a) grant application submission instructions; (b) the amount of funds available for application; (c) grant eligibility criteria; (d) instructions regarding submission of an "Eligible Cost" description, including submission of a description of a timeline for expenditures over the course of the grant; (e) instructions for providing an outlined budget for total costs; (f) instructions for providing an itemized budget showing the planned use of any granted funds; (g) identification of documents and information the division determines are necessary for its verification and review of the application; and (h) the prioritization matrix, as established by the division, that the division will use to evaluate the grant application. (2) The division shall supply a paper application to any person or entity requesting a paper application. (3) Applicants shall submit a completed grant application to the division by the deadline specified in the application (a) the division shall determine the application deadline. (b) the division shall offer applicants an early review option and provide feedback to grant applicants. (c) the division shall publish on the application website, and in grant program materials, the deadline by which an applicant shall submit a grant application to receive early review. (d) the division shall review a final application for completeness and shall verify the application meets the requirements set out in Section 79-9-201 and this rule and shall return to the applicant an incomplete application or an application that does not meet the requirements set out in Section 79-9-201 or this rule.