An applicant must accept or reject a grant award in writing and forward the notice to the OAG so that the notice is received by the OAG within 45 days of the grant award. Grant funds may not be requested until the acceptance notice is executed. Each applicant who accepts a grant award must implement the grant within 60 days of the designated start date indicated on the statement of grant award. Any exception to this paragraph will require the review and written approval of the OAG Grants Coordinator.