R384-205-5. Criteria for Funding Allocation

  (1) The Department shall select a grant allocation committee. The committee will include five professionals from one or more of the following professions:

  (a) health care,

  (b) pharmacy,

  (c) public health, and

  (d) emergency medical services.

  (2) The committee will review the applications and assign a score based on the following evaluation criteria of the application:

  (a) Demonstrated burden and identified target audience,

  (b) Capacity to reach target audience,

  (c) Ability to operate under deadline, and

  (d) Detailed budget breakdown.

  (3) Allocation of funding for each application will be based upon the criteria outlined in the Scope of Services and Requirements section of the grant application.

  (4) Applicant's funding request shall meet the criteria stated in Subsection 26-55-107(7)(b)(ii) as it relates to training costs.

  (5) Funding will be allocated according to applicant scores.