- (1) The department will solicit grant proposals on an annual basis, with additional proposals solicited if funding is available, on another date established by the department. The department may reject proposals with incomplete information.
- (2) The applicant may request assistance from the department in completing the application. The department will provide such assistance, the level of which will be determined by availability of staff and funds.
- (3) The department will review and provide analysis to the advisory council regarding adherence to eligibility and application requirements. The advisory council will evaluate, rank, and recommend proposed projects and funding. Their recommendations will be provided to the department for final review and decision on funding. The applicant will receive written notification from the department and the council regarding the outcome of their proposal.
Authorizing statute(s): 87-5-808, MCA
Implementing statute(s): 87-5-803, 87-5-804, 87-5-805, 87-5-806, 87-5-807, MCA
History: NEW, 2018 MAR p. 632, Eff. 3/31/18; AMD, 2024 MAR p. 1453, Eff. 6/22/24; AMD, 2026 MAR, Notice No. 2025-274, Eff. 3/21/26.