Rule 96-2-4-.02 - Grant Administration(1)Application.(a) GOCF Funding Sources. The agency shall prepare and submit applications according to prescribed federal, state and private guidelines that sustain dollars or enhance services for children and families with the approval and signature of the Director(b) SUB-AWARDS. GOCF shall receive applications for sub-awards from the local community to include government, school systems and non-profits.(2)Request for Proposal. A request for proposal consistent with the prescribed grant guidelines will detail the grant program, application deadline, eligibility, priorities, procedures for sub-grant application and review process. The agency will disseminate announcements on listserv, as well as post the RFP on the agency website.(3)Office Approval. Recommendations for grant award approvals, denials, or disqualifications are made by the Application Review Team appointed by the Director. Once the recommendations are made, they are presented to the Director by the Application Review Team Lead for final approval. The approved grant award may include special program conditions and/or budget conditions.(4)Advisory Board Review. The Advisory Board will have the opportunity to review, comment, and make suggestions on any recommendation for award at the board meeting closest to the intended grant award date.(5)Governor's Approval. The Director will forward the sub-grant awards to the Governor for review and approval.(6)Notice of Award. Upon approval, GOCF shall forward to each sub-grantee a Notice of Award and Grant Award Agreement signed by the Director, which will outline terms and conditions, as well as desired program and financial reporting requirements.(7)Administrative Grants. Grants that are not required by the funding source to go through the RFP process and are issued through direct internal protocols according to grant regulations upon the approval of the Director.Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 96-2-4-.02
O.C.G.A. Sec. 49-5-132.
Original Rule entitled "Grant Administration" adopted. Filed September 20, 2010; effective October 10, 2010.