- (a) Each completed application shall be evaluated by the Animal Welfare Section (AWS) staff.
- (b) The staff shall review all applications for completeness. If an application is incomplete, the applicant shall be asked to reapply with a new, completed application.
(c) The following criteria shall be used to evaluate the applications:
- (1) the thoroughness of the explanation of how the compliance violations will be resolved or mitigated with the use of the grant funds;
- (2) the thoroughness of the explanation of the plans to ensure future compliance with the AWA (G.S. 19A-20 through 31) and its associated rules (02 NCAC 52J);
- (3) in the incidence of an unforeseen catastrophic occurrence, such as a hurricane, tornado, fire, flood, or other natural or man-made disaster, the thoroughness of the explanation of how the grant funds will be used to mitigate the damage done by the incident;
- (4) the amount of funds available;
- (5) the amount of funds requested; and
- (6) the order in which the application was received.
History Note: Authority G.S. 19A-67; 19A-68;
Eff. December 1, 2023.