The department of public safety will make a decision on each complete application 30 days after the application deadline. Failure to submit a complete application will result in ineligibility. The failure of an application to conform to state program priorities or to meet criteria set forth in this document may constitute reason for disapproval. The selection process is as follows.

1. A. Upon receipt of applications, the grants management bureau staff will review the applications for eligibility, completeness, and compliance.
2. B. Eligible applications will be forwarded to a panel for review and rating. The selection panel through the grants management bureau will submit their recommendations for consideration to the cabinet secretary.
3. C. The cabinet secretary of the department of public safety has the final authority in the awarding of grants.
4. D. All applicants will be notified in writing of the outcome of their application no later than 30 days after the application deadline.
5. E. Unsuccessful applications may appeal if the applicant feels any federal or state regulation involving selection was violated. Appeals must be received by the New Mexico department of public safety, grants management bureau within 15 calendar days of receipt of the outcome notification. A three-member appeal panel shall review the alleged violation, decide on its validity, and make a recommendation to the cabinet secretary of the department of public safety. If an appeal is received by the department of public safety all funding decisions will be delayed until the appeal has been reviewed and a final decision has been made by the cabinet secretary. The cabinet secretary’s decision shall be final.
6. F. The New Mexico department of public safety reserves the right to reduce any request based on funding availability and other factors as determined by the New Mexico department of public safety.

[10.10.2.19 NMAC - Rn & A, 10.10.2.15 NMAC, 4-15-09; A, 8-31-09]