Section R978-1-14 - Grant Program(1) The department shall administer a grants program for veterans organizations as directed in Subsection 71-8-2(4) and consistent with the availability of funds as determined by the executive director in consultation with the Governor's Office of Management and Budget.(2) Grants may be solicited by the department at any time following the determination that funds are available.(3) Grants are limited to a one year period of performance.(4) Grants may be awarded for one or more of the following purposes such as supporting veteran and military outreach, employment, education, mental wellness, healthcare, homelessness prevention, recognition events and other areas as determined by the department and consistent with the department mission.(5) The department may award a grant to: (a) an institution of higher education listed in Section 53B-1-102;(b) a nonprofit organization involved in veterans or military-related activities; or(c) a political subdivision of the state.(6) Grant submissions will include name of submitting organization, verification of organization eligibility to receive grant as outlined in Subsection R978-1-14(5), purpose of the proposal, amount of requested funds, targeted veterans or military population, intended outcomes, time period for accomplishment of effort, matching funds to be applied to the effort, metrics and measurements, any partners and other elements that the department may request. (7) Grants will be reviewed by a four member committee comprised of two members from the department, designated by the executive director, and two members from the Veterans Advisory Council, designated by the council chair. (a) The committee will make recommendations to the executive director for final approval.(b) Committee members may participate in required meetings either in person or by electronic means to include telephone, internet or mobile device.(c) Grants will be evaluated on a best value determination.(8) Grants will be limited to not exceed ten thousand dollars from department funds for any one submission and the limit could be set lower depending on available funds. (a) Submitting organizations are required to designate matching funds for the grant at a ratio to be determined by the department.(b) At the completion of the performance period the department may request any remaining funds be returned to the department.(9) Recipients of grants are required to submit quarterly reports to the department detailing performance of the effort, veterans serviced, metrics and measurements, funds expended and future efforts.(10) An applicant that receives a grant under this part shall return the grant proceeds or a portion of the grant proceeds to the office if the applicant: (i) fails to perform in accordance with the contract or other binding agreement; or(ii) fails to maintain a qualifying status as described in Subsection 978-1-14(5)Utah Admin. Code R978-1-14
Adopted by Utah State Bulletin Number 2021-03, effective 1/12/2021