1. (1) The allowable reasons for not awarding a grant are:

   1. (a) ineligible applicant or application;
   2. (b) higher scoring applicants receive funding;
   3. (c) lack of remaining funding;
   4. (d) failure to provide the 10% match; or
   5. (e) granting authority ends.
2. (2) Any applicant may dispute the denial of an application for a grant. The applicant must submit in writing a letter appealing the decision to the director of the Montana Department of Transportation within 30 days of the applicant receiving notification of the department's decision. The director will conduct a review of the process and funding decision. A decision will be issued by the Montana Department of Transportation based on the director's findings. That decision will be the final agency decision.

Authorizing statute(s): 61-2-506, MCA

Implementing statute(s): 61-2-503, 61-2-505, 61-2-506, MCA

History: NEW, 2010 MAR p. 649, Eff. 3/12/10.