605—8.4(29C,17A) Public notice of available competitive grants.

When making funds available through a competitive grant application process, the department will, at least 60 days prior to the application due date, issue a public notice that identifies the availability of funds and states how interested parties may apply.

1. 8.4(1)  If the receipt of a grantor’s official notice of award to the department precludes a full 60-day notice, the department will issue the public notice at the earliest publication date.
2. 8.4(2)  In the event the publication date would not allow at least 30 days for interested parties to request and submit an application packet, the department will notify current contractors and other interested parties of the availability of funds through press releases and other announcements.

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