(a) Unless otherwise authorized, all projects must be completed within the time period specified in the grant agreement.
(b) Extensions are:
(1) Granted only in very special cases; and
(2) Strongly discouraged.
(c)
(1) If a grantee is unable to meet a project deadline, they are required to submit a written request for an extension of time at least fourteen (14) days prior to the deadline.
(2) This request will be reviewed by the Arkansas Historic Preservation Program, and the grantee will be notified as soon as possible of the action taken.
(3) A request for an extension does not guarantee it will be granted.
(d) If the grantee does not meet the established deadline and/or does not request and receive an extension:
(1) The grant will be terminated on the contract end date; and
(2) Funds will be reallocated.
(e)
(1) A grantee who encounters serious financial problems after accepting a grant, or who is for some other reason unable to proceed with the project, should immediately inform the program staff.
(2) The funds will then be reassigned or returned to the program according to the procedures specified in this part.