SECTION 210:40-69-2. Solicitation and acceptance procedures

(a)   Following appropriation of state funds for telecommunications grants programs, a notification will be sent to each university and other interested parties. The notice will include name and address of the grant administrator.

(b)   An application may be obtained by calling or writing the grant administrator.

(c)   Grant application forms are to be completed and returned to the grant administrator after applications are made available. A specific deadline date will be stated in the solicitation letter.

(d)   The review and evaluation of the grant application(s) will take place approximately two weeks after the submission deadline.

(e)   After the review and evaluation of the applications received, the grant administrator will recommend to the State Superintendent those applications which have been determined to be eligible for funding.

(f)   The Oklahoma State Board of Education will make final grant awards approximately two weeks after the submission deadline. Letters of determination will be sent to all applicants.