Section 1: Definitions

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Section 1. As used in this chapter the following words shall unless a contrary intention clearly appears, have the following meanings:—

''Eligibility'', written criteria established before a request for applications that is used to determine if an application for an award of grant program resources is acceptable.

''Grant program'', financial or technical assistance provided by a state agency or state authority, as defined in section 1 of chapter 29, available to a city, town or other public or private entity otherwise eligible.

''Grant program fiscal statement'', shall include:

(1)a description of the substance of the application;

(2)the average expected grant amount;

(3)a listing of award recipients, including the award amount, if any, the fiscal year of the award and the date of award;

(4)the estimated proportion of monies, in-kind match or other monies to be supplied by the award recipient and any other source from which such match will be required;

(5)a description of the allocation formula and matching requirements, including whether the grant is distributed on the basis of a specified formula or at the grantor's discretion;

(6)a description of any constraints placed on the use of the grant; and

(7)contact information, including the telephone number, postal address and internet email address to facilitate the application process.

''Grant program reference'', a description in electronic format that is retrievable and printable that shall include:

(1)the grant program application;

(2)the grant program eligibility criteria;

(3)the application due date; and

(4)the grant program fiscal statement.

''Secretary'', the secretary of administration and finance.