875—171.3 (90A) Grant process.
	 171.3(1) All applications will be reviewed by the board. The board will recommend and advise the commissioner who shall have the final discretion to award funds.
	 171.3(2) The commissioner shall notify successful applicants and shall provide to each of them a contract for signature. This contract shall be signed by an official with authority to bind the applicant and shall be returned to the commissioner prior to the award of any funds under this program.
	 171.3(3) If the applicant and the commissioner are unable to successfully negotiate a contract, the commissioner may withdraw the award offer.
	 171.3(4) Applications shall be received by May 1 of each calendar year for an award the following fiscal year. Payment will be processed within 60 days of a grant award by the commissioner.
	 171.3(5) Grants shall be awarded for a 12-month period and may be renewed for a second year.