1. (a) There are two (2) categories of grants for which application may be made:

   1. (1) Annual grants; and
   2. (2) Emergency grants.
2. (b) Annual grants are for projects funded during a regular annual grant cycle with projects and expenditures occurring between July 1 and the following June 30.

3. (c)

   1. (1) Emergency grants are for projects for unanticipated opportunities deemed highly significant and critical for the state to fund, according to the SCORP guidelines and the Arkansas Natural and Cultural Resources Council's other review criteria.
   2. (2) Emergency grants are funded by a limited amount established by the council at the annual funding meeting and, if the council desires, through the receipt of returned funds incapable of being spent by original grantees.
   3. (3) Emergency grant award decisions are made by the council officers with a report made to the full council at the next regular meeting after an award is made.
   4. (4) Emergency grant awards may not be made to grants that can be submitted through the regular annual grant process.

Codification Notes: "SCORP" means Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan.