In this chapter, unless the context requires otherwise,

1. (1) "applicant" means a person who

   1. (A) submits a preproposal, or final proposal to the foundation for a grant or loan; or
   2. (B) receives a grant or loan;
2. (2) "BIDCO" has the meaning given in AS 37.17.390;
3. (3) "board" means the board of directors of the foundation;
4. (4) "executive director" means the executive director whom the board employs under AS 37.17.080;
5. (5) "final proposal" means a proposal submitted to the foundation for final review;
6. (6) "foundation" has the meaning given in AS 37.17.390;
7. (7) "peer review panel" means the recognized experts appointed to conduct an impartial and competitive peer review of a final proposal;
8. (8) "preproposal" means a proposal submitted to the foundation for initial review by the executive director or the executive director's designee;
9. (9) "proposal" means a preproposal or final proposal.

(Eff. 8/14/99, Register 151; am 8/14/99, Register 151)

Authority: AS 37.17.010, AS 37.17.110, AS 37.17.225, AS 37.17.090, AS 37.17.200