Section 310.30  Application Procedures

a)         There will be an initial application period; however, IEMA reserves the right to open additional application periods depending on funding. 

b)         IEMA, in collaboration with other venues, will provide notice that the grant application process is open.  The notice shall include a deadline for receiving applications and details of the application process.  Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.

c)         Applicants may submit only one application for funding per application period.  An application may include multiple projects within the school district, cooperative or college or university district or system.

d)         Twenty percent of the total funding available per application period shall be designated for Cook County elementary and secondary education applicants.

e)         Separate grant funding will be designated for colleges/universities and K-12 schools. Funding may be further designated based on student population served by the applicant.