(a) All requests for applications will be published in the             Texas Register            and posted on the Council's website, and a notice will be provided to interested parties.     
      (b) Application information for each request for application shall be available upon request from Council offices and will be made available at the Council's website.     
      (c) Proposals received after the closing date will not be considered unless an exception is approved in a manner consistent with Council policies.     
      (d) Projects seeking continuation funding may have separate application forms, instructions, and procedures, as determined by Council staff.     
      (e) Grants shall be awarded based on guidelines that reflect state and federal mandates. Selection criteria shall be designed to select applications that provide best overall value to the state and to the Council and meet the requirements and intent of the Council as provided in the request for applications.     
      (f) Final approval of organizations to receive grant funding shall be determined by the Council consistent with Council policies.     
      (g) Council staff may negotiate with selected applicants to determine the final terms of the award.     
     Source Note:        The provisions of this §877.2 adopted to be effective December 14, 2003, 28 TexReg 10972; amended to be effective April 13, 2022, 47 TexReg 1892