R277-444-3. Program Application

  (1) If the state appropriates money for a program, an organization may apply to receive money from a program:

  (a) on an application form provided by the Superintendent; and

  (b) during the fiscal year immediately prior to the fiscal year in which the organization is to receive the money.

  (2) The application shall include:

  (a) documentation that the organization is:

  (i) a non-profit corporation that has existed at least three consecutive years prior to the date of the application;

  (ii) an arts organization or a science organization that has attained professional excellence in the discipline; and

  (iii) fiscally responsible;

  (b) a description of the matching funds required by Subsection R277-444-4(3); and

  (c) an educational service plan, which describes:

  (i) the educational service that the organization will use the program money to provide; and

  (ii) a plan to creatively and effectively provide the educational service.

  (3)(a) The Superintendent shall evaluate an application with community representatives and make a recommendation on the application to the Board.

  (b) The Board shall approve or deny an application based on:

  (i) whether the organization meets the requirements of this rule; and

  (ii) how well the organization's educational service plan meets the purpose of this rule.