1. (1) An affected community may use or distribute grant funds provided under Section 53-2a-1303 in accordance with funding guidelines provided by the division, which may include providing funds for disaster response and recovery to:

   1. (a) an affected community member;
   2. (b) a publicly owned facility in the affected community; or
   3. (c) publicly owned infrastructure in the affected community.
2. (2) The director may expend money from the account to pay necessary costs of evaluating and administering grants under this part.

3. (3) In accordance with Section 53-2a-1305, the division shall establish standards and procedures for the distribution of grant funds under this section, including standards and procedures for determining:

   1. (a) when an individual or entity described in Subsection (1) (a), (b), or (c) may receive grant funds;
   2. (b) which costs are eligible for grant funds, including administration costs; and
   3. (c) minimum threshold payment amounts.

Amended by Chapter 89, 2025 General Session