- (1) A state agency, a local government, or a tribal government entity may apply to the state library for funds in the account. All applicants shall complete an application and provide financial information as established by the state library.
- (2) The state library may provide assistance to applicants during the application process.
- (3) Grants are contingent on the funds being used for the specified purpose.
(4) The state library may make a grant only if the state library determines that:
- (a) the grant is consistent with the findings and purposes of this part, because it primarily adds value to Montana's geospatial information;
- (b) the grant is primarily intended to be used for collecting, developing, maintaining, and disseminating geographic information systems, geospatial information, and geospatial technologies;
- (c) the project for which the grant is made has prospects for achieving success given the current personnel, experience, and resources of the applicant; and
- (d) the applicant has a management structure that allows the council to reasonably conclude that the applicant will comply with ongoing reporting requirements and postdisbursement monitoring activities established by the council.
- (5) The state library shall develop reporting procedures to ensure that awarded grants are used for the specified purposes.
History: En. Sec. 12, Ch. 110, L. 2023.