Section 312IAC26-6-5. Schedule for grant applications, actions on applications, and actions concerning approved grants

   The following schedule governs applications, actions on applications, and actions concerning approved grants:

(1) An application for annual hunting season participation must be made by a person that is a qualified organization and filed with the division by June 1 prior to the hunting season.

(2) By July 1, the division shall announce whether an application is approved, approved with conditions, or denied.

(3) By August 1, a grantee must make a budget submission to the division.

(4) By October 31, the division shall distribute seventy-five percent (75%) of the grant amount to the grantee.

(5) By December 31, the grantee must submit invoices to the division with respect to the anticipated asset and liability status for grant cycle.

(6) By January 30, the grantee must request the remaining grant percentage (not to exceed twenty-five percent (25%)) or make repayment to the division for any distribution overage.

(7) By April 1 following the taking of a white-tailed deer, a grantee must make final distribution of venison.

(8) By May 1, a grantee shall make its final annual report to the division.

(9) By May 15, the division director shall provide a final report of:

(A) fund expenditures;

(B) families affected;

(C) historical perspectives; and

(D) goals accomplished;

during the preceding fiscal year.

(Natural Resources Commission; 312 IAC 26-6-5; filed Jul 7, 2014, 11:01 a.m.: 20140806-IR-312130446FRA; readopted filed Sep 27, 2016, 1:53 p.m.: 20161026-IR-312160147RFA)

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