1. (a) Unless otherwise specified in the RFA, an eligible entity may submit a maximum of two (2) applications.

2. (b) To qualify for funding consideration, an eligible applicant must submit an application to the Coordinating Board. Each application shall:

   1. (1) be submitted electronically in a format specified in the RFA;
   2. (2) adhere to the grant program requirements contained in the RFA; and
   3. (3) be submitted with approval of the President or Chief Executive Officer or designee on or before the day and time specified by the RFA.

3. (c) Submitted applications shall include:

   1. (1) The number of residency positions that will be created or maintained if grant funds are awarded;
   2. (2) A budget that includes the requested grant amount broken down by resident, resident year, and residency specialty;
   3. (3) documentation that an applicant's existing staffing and infrastructure is sufficient to support new or maintained residency positions and satisfy applicable accreditation requirements;
   4. (4) detailed plans on how the new or maintained residency positions will produce physicians who are prepared for and plan to practice in rural areas;
   5. (5) Evidence of support for residency training by both the institution as documented by the designated institutional official as identified in subsection (b)(3) of this section and the community; and
   6. (6) any other requirements as set forth in the RFA.

Source Note:The provisions of this §10.94 adopted to be effective August 15, 2024, 49 TexReg 5965.