19- 498 C.M.R. ch. 21, § 2
The Department shall issue a request for proposal (RFP) for grant applications by public notice placed in 3 Maine newspapers of general circulation for 3 days. All proposals will be reviewed by the Grant Selections Committee and will be awarded on a competitive basis. Competitive criteria for the Grant Selections Committee's evaluation of proposals consistent with this rule will be set forth in the RFP. The Grant Selection Committee will make recommendations to the Commissioner. Final decision on Grantees will be made by the Commissioner. The Department shall notify Grantees of the Commissioners decision. Award decisions may be appealed to the Director of the Bureau of General Services under 18-544 CMR 120, Rules for Appeal of Contract and Grant Awards.
19- 498 C.M.R. ch. 21, § 2