Section 4-6 - Contents of Application (a) Each application shall contain all the information, signed assurances and support documentation as outlined in the grant request for proposal application.
(b) Eligibility Requirements. Funds must be used only to provide or improve services to victims of crime. Program grants cannot be used to supplant other available or mandated funds. An applicant must meet the following requirements: - (i) Be operated by a public agency or nonprofit organization or combination there of, that provides services or allied resources to crime victims. These services may include but are not limited to crisis intervention services, law enforcement and court advocacy, group and individual counseling, and information and referral services.
- (ii) An existing program must be able to document results of prior programming that demonstrates the needs of victims have been met effectively and the applicant has financial support from other sources.
- (iii) Comply with applicable federal and state statutes or rules, any requirements specified in the grant between the Division and any other contractual document.
- (iv) Assist victims in seeking state compensation benefits.
- (v) Provide services within the geographic service area without regard to a victim's ability to pay.
- (vi) In order to be eligible for continued funding as victim assistance programs must meet the following criteria:
- (A) Compliance with the Standards for the Operation of Victim Assistance Programs.
- (B) The Division has not received any complaints against the program which have not been resolved.
(c) Notification of Applicants. Applicants shall be notified within 60 working days after the application due date whether their application has been denied or the Division is interested in negotiating a contract regarding the proposal.