Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 36, September 7, 2024
Section 138j.7 - Review of applications(a)Evaluation. The Secretary will evaluate an application based on the applicant's eligibility and grant application requirements, as well as the factors set forth in the act and this chapter.(b)Grant application completeness. An application for a Program grant will not be considered by the Secretary unless it contains the required information and items as set forth in § 138j.5(b) (relating to applications).(c)Factors. Factors to be considered by the Secretary in selecting grant recipients include the following: (1) The relevance of the project to farm safety or rural health issues.(2) The innovativeness of the project.(3) The effect the project will have on hazard elimination.(4) The scope and duration of the project and how it relates to program components in section 4(b) of the act (3 P. S. § 1904(b)).(5) The number and type of people or groups who will be affected by the project. A project which involves a wide range of age groups, encourages cooperation between existing community groups and organizations and provides incentives for new groups or organizations to become involved in farm safety and occupational health programs and training will be given priority.(6) The impact of and the value and benefits bestowed upon the agricultural community by the project.(7) The continual and progressive nature of the project and the benefits and knowledge to be gained therefrom.(8) The value to the emergency providers.(9) Whether the applicant has been the recipient of a Program grant within the same year.(10) The availability of funding to the applicant from a source other than the Program.(11) The willingness of the applicant to make in-kind or financial, or both, contributions to the project.(12) The amount of tuition the applicant intends to charge for the courses.(13) The priorities as the Secretary, in consultation with the Advisory Board, sets in accordance with section 4(c) of the act (3 P. S. § 1904(c)).