Current through Register Vol. 54, No.43, October 26, 2024
Section 138j.5 - Applications(a)Eligible applicants. Only eligible applicants may submit a grant application to the Department.(b)Grant application requirements. An application for a Program grant will not be considered by the Secretary unless the following items are attached: (1) A detailed description of the project, including objectives, goals and materials to be funded by the grant.(2) A reasonable and accurate statement of the estimated cost of the project. The statement shall include a separate breakdown of the personnel portion of the costs, the materials portion of the costs and any other necessary or anticipated costs associated with the project. The applicant shall provide any documentation or financial statements available to support the estimated project costs.(3) A statement regarding the amount of tuition to be charged for the courses.(4) Information regarding the breadth of the project, including the individuals or groups to be served by the project and the geographic area to be served by the project.(5) Information regarding the skills, knowledge or experience to be gained from the project.(6) Documentation regarding the name and location of the applicant administering the project.(7) A copy of the official organization board minutes when action was taken on the project or a signed statement attesting to the applicant's commitment to the project.(8) A biographical sketch of the primary persons involved in the project which indicates skills, knowledge, training and prior experience of the persons developing or administering, or both, the project.(c)Obtaining an application and assistance. An application for a grant under this chapter shall be made on a form prepared by the Department. For applications and for assistance, contact the Farm Safety and Occupational Health Grant Program, Department of Agriculture, 2301 North Cameron Street, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17110.(d)Additional information. The Secretary may require an applicant to submit additional documentation as may be reasonably necessary to complete, verify or clarify the application.(e)Application deadline. Applications for grants under this chapter shall be submitted to the Department by October 31 of each year. This section cited in 7 Pa. Code § 138j.7 (relating to review of applicants); and 7 Pa. Code § 138j.8 (relating to notice of disposition of application).