Current through September 24, 2024
(1) The Program
may, but is not required to, make grant applications available to Programs, as
described in this rule.
(2) If the
Program accepts grant applications, any eligible institution may make
application to the Program. The Program shall require each eligible institution
to file a written application with the Corporation prior to any disbursement.
(a) "Eligible institution" means secondary
schools in Tennessee, postsecondary schools in Tennessee, the Tennessee
colleges of applied technology, and other community colleges in
Tennessee.
(b) "Eligible program"
means career and technical education Programs or other certified and nationally
accredited programs that encourage and promote career opportunities in the
construction industry that are in secondary schools in this state,
postsecondary schools in this state, the Tennessee colleges of applied
technology, and other community colleges in this state.
(3) A copy of the statement of purpose or
direction pursuant to 0680-08-.06(1)(a), a copy of the detailed description of
the project and timeline pursuant to 0680-08-.06(1)(b), the name of the
applicant, and the total amount of funds approved to be disbursed from the
Program pursuant to any application resulting in the Corporation granting funds
from the Program to an eligible institution for an eligible Program shall be
publicly disclosed on the Corporation's website within thirty (30) days after
any agreement is made.
(4) The
Corporation shall receive all applications in writing and in choosing which
applicants will receive grants shall follow the following protocol:
(a) The application shall disclose the person
or entity's name making application;
(b) No member of the Corporation shall take
part in the consideration of or discussion of an application if such person has
a direct or indirect interest in any person or entity making application. No
member shall propose on or contract with the Corporation if such person has a
direct interest in or an indirect financial interest in any person or entity
making application. Direct interest in a person or entity means any ownership
interest by the Corporation member or any member of such person's immediate
family. Indirect interest includes social, familial, or professional
connections which reasonably prevent a member of the Corporation from acting
objectively; and
(c) The
Corporation may delegate the review of applications to one (1) or more persons
each having no direct or indirect interest in any of the applicants, as defined
above, who shall review all submissions and choose a qualifying person or
entity.
Authority: T.C.A. §
4-41-105.
