1. (a) The review committee will consider which proposed Grant projects will best meet the criteria in section 1546.6(b) and make recommendations to the Director to award the full or partial amount requested in an application or deny an award. Recommendations to award the full or partial amount requested will be based on the following factors:

   1. (1) The results of the evaluation carried out pursuant to 1546.6(b);
   2. (2) Amount of available funding;
   3. (3) Number of applicants;
   4. (4) Amount of funding requested by applicants; and
   5. (5) The Department's funding priorities.
2. (b) The review committee will submit its recommendations for funding to the Director for final selection. The Director shall review the review committee recommendations and will approve, modify, or deny these recommendations based on the information provided and the record before him or her. Upon the Director's decision, the Department shall notify each Applicant of the Grant award, including the amount, or the denial of a Grant.
3. (c) The Director's selection(s) are final and not subject to administrative appeal.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 4799.02, 91500 and 91520, Public Resources Code. Reference: Sections 4799.05, 90050, 90100, 90110, 90130, 90133, 90135, 90140, 90150, 90610, 91500 and 91520, Public Resources Code.

History

1. New section filed 2-9-2026 as an emergency; operative 2-9-2026 (Register 2026, No. 7). This action is a deemed emergency and shall remain in effect until repealed or revised by the council pursuant to Public Resources Code section 90135(e).