Section 114.4. Program requirements and instructions

(a) The following requirements apply to the Grant Program:

(1) Project applications for the grants shall be submitted using either the online web based application process or the paper forms provided by the Agency. The Agency will provide information about the application process for grants under this act to every volunteer fire company and every volunteer ambulance service in this Commonwealth. Applications will also be available from the OSFC and on the OSFC’s website. Addresses and phone numbers are listed in § 114.5 (relating to application submission and approval procedure).

(2) The Agency reserves the right to:

(i) Request additional information regarding an organization’s eligibility.

(ii) Request additional information regarding proposed use of funds.

(iii) Require explanation or revision of the applicant’s project budget.

(iv) Require clarification of the applicant’s project narrative.

(3) Incomplete applications will be rejected. An applicant shall carefully follow the instructions for completing either the online or the paper form of the application. Specific information is required as indicated on both the online application and the paper form. Applications not containing required information will be considered incomplete.

(4) The project narrative must provide a detailed and comprehensive description of the project and include:

(i) A description of the projects.

(ii) The benefits to be realized from the project.

(iii) The grant funds to be expended on the project.