In any year in which federal or state funds are available, the
division shall administer grants with eligible applicants. The amount of the
funds awarded shall be contingent upon the funds available. The director shall
announce the opening of an application period through public notice including
but not limited to notice to current grantees and other eligible agencies
identified by the program. Applications must be received by the designated due
date.
(1) Competitive grants will be
awarded based on the availability of funds, history and demonstration of
quality of services provided, compliance with the requirements of the division,
number of victims served or cases investigated and prosecuted, population
served, and geographical distribution of funds in the state. A preference shall
be given to continued funding of successful grantees.
(2) Focus grants will be awarded at the
discretion of the director and of the deputy attorney general who oversees the
division. Funds utilized for focus grants must comply with all applicable state
and federal rules and regulations. The total of focus grants from one funding
source may not exceed 3 percent of the funds available from the funding source
in one state fiscal year.
