Rule 110-5-1-.09 - Awarding of Grant Funds(1) Within 30 days of the receipt of a grant application, the Department will notify the applicant as to whether the grant has been awarded.(2) Upon selection by the Department to receive a Local Government Efficiency Grant, successful applicants will enter into a contract with the Department specifying the terms and conditions for the receipt of grant funds. At the time such contract is signed by the applicant and the Department, the Department will disburse grant funds to the applicant based on a predetermined payment schedule. Final payment of grant funds will not be made until the applicant fully satisfies the terms of the contract. Applicants will have 45 days from the date of award to accept the contract offer, including any special conditions and/or reduced grant amount. If the applicant fails to accept the contract offer by executing and returning the grant agreement by the end of the 45-day period, the grant award may be withdrawn by the Department.(3) The Department may approve a grant subject to certain special conditions, which will be incorporated into the grant award contract. Because of the limited amount of funds available, the Department may also award an amount less than the amount requested in the application.Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 110-5-1-.09
O.C.G.A. Secs. 36-86-4, 50-8-8.
Original Grant description entitled "Awarding of Grant Funds" received August 17, 1995.Submitted: Jul. 26, 1996.