R277-710-6. Application Process

  (1) The Superintendent shall:

  (a) create a scoring rubric to evaluate grant applications;

  (b) solicit competitive grant applications from LEAs;

  (c) review an LEA grant application according to the scoring rubric described in Subsection (1)(a); and

  (d) award grant funds to LEAs based on the recommendations of a program grant application review panel.

  (2) An LEA may apply for a grant through the Utah Consolidated Application (UCA).

  (3)(a) The Superintendent shall convene a panel of application reviewers who demonstrate no conflicts of interest.

  (b) The panel reviewers shall score applications and the panel shall make recommendations for funding to the Board.

  (4) In a year when there is a grant competition:

  (a) the application deadline is May 15; and

  (b) the Superintendent shall notify grant recipients no later than July 1.

  (5) The Superintendent, in future years, subject to continuing appropriations, may adjust the time periods and create applicable timelines to allow LEAs more time to propose programs and complete applications.