OAR 736-017-0040: Disbursement of Grant Funds

(1) All grant funds shall be disbursed to project sponsors on a reimbursable basis after submission of billings on approved schedules specified in grant agreements. Project sponsor shall supply information substantiating billings if requested by the department. (2) Under certain conditions such as reduction or increase of these funds an emergency procedure for awarding or canceling grants may be initiated at the discretion of the director. (3) In implementing the emergency procedure, the director shall consider the availability of funds; the scope and need of projects available for funding; and the urgency and statewide importance of prospective projects. The director may propose projects to the commission for funding under this section and the commission may waive other requirements of these rules for the purpose of obligating funds in a timely manner.