1. (1) The talent program shall have the discretion to limit the maximum amount of funding that may be awarded for each TRU grant.
2. (2) Upon award of a TRU grant, and before disbursement of any funds, an education partner shall enter into a contract with the talent program governing the use of TRU grant funding.

3. (3) Unless otherwise addressed in the terms and conditions of the contract, each education partner shall maintain eligibility status for the TRU award until the:

   1. (a) partnership is complete;
   2. (b) scope of work requirements have been met;
   3. (c) final disbursement of funding has been made; and
   4. (d) reporting requirements have been met.

4. (4) Any misrepresentation to the talent program may result in:

   1. (a) forfeiture of TRU grant funding;
   2. (b) repayment of funding received; and
   3. (c) disqualification from continued funding.
5. (5) The talent program reserves the right to audit the use of any TRU grant funding.
6. (6) TRU grant funding may not be used to provide a primary benefit to a participating employer's operations outside the state.

KEY: Utah Board of Higher Education, talent education and industry alignment, talent program

Date of Last Change: April 23, 2026

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 53H-13-310