| (a) The department may negotiate the amount of matching
funds to be awarded to any applicant. Award amounts are based on the
availability of funds. Contract awards shall not exceed $25,000, unless
the department has determined that the application demonstrates exceptional
financial need.
(b) An applicant who is denied funds under this program
may file a written request for an administrative review of the denial.
The request must be mailed to the department within ten working days
of the date of the department's letter of denial. Upon receipt of
the request, the department will conduct an administrative review,
resulting in a final decision. The department will mail a written
notice of the decision either upholding or overruling the denial to
the applicant.
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