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The Department of Human Services recognizes the need for an effective and expedient application process. In order to provide an expedient systematic and fair process the following time tables will be followed as closely as possible
Date: Technical Assistance Meetings
Date: Applications received by the Office of Planning Research & Development by 5 p.m. Any applications received after this deadline will be returned to the project sponsor.
Date: Applications forwarded to Grant Review Committee.
Date: Review Committee Recommend award recipients to Commissioner.
Date: Committee Recommendations announced.
Date: Deadline for appeals to be filed by denied applicants
Date: Commissioner Finalizes Awards
Date: Awards made
Applicants should be aware that because of the need for an expedient and efficient process, applications should be completed in accordance with the instructions in appendix Al sections I and 2.
Grants may be awarded for a period up to 3 years. If a grant is awarded for less than 3 years, it may be renewed provided the total term of the grant does not exceed 3 years.
After a grantee has received a grant for 3 years, it may apply for an additional grant. The Department of Human Services will evaluate the application with other grant applicants in an open competitive bidding process.
Applications should be submitted with an original and two copies to:
Director, Division of Program Analysis and Development,
Department of Human Services
151 Capital Street
11 State House Station
Augusta, Maine 04333
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