Fla. Admin. Code R. 11Q-1.004 (2026)
Application and Award Procedures
(1) Each fiscal year in which funds are appropriated for the grant program by the legislature, the Board shall release a funding solicitation to notify local law enforcement agencies of the availability of funds and eligibility criteria.
(2) A local law enforcement agency that seeks reimbursement for eligible expenses or for bonus payments pursuant to Rule 11Q-1.003, F.A.C., shall submit a completed application via the Department’s electronic grants management system. A local law enforcement agency shall submit an application aggregating estimated costs among all eligible purposes identified in Rule 11Q-1.003, F.A.C., for the current state fiscal year.
(3) Upon receipt of a grant application, the Executive Director shall review the application for completeness and compliance with eligibility requirements set out in Rules 11Q-1.002 and 11Q-1.003, F.A.C.. Incomplete applications, or those from local law enforcement agencies that fail to attest to meeting the requirements provided in subsection 11Q-1.002(3), F.A.C., shall be denied but agencies may have the opportunity to resubmit a complete application. Any application denied for failing to meet eligibility requirements according to the Executive Director will be submitted to the Board for review and oversight.
(4) Subject to the provisions of this rule chapter, the Executive Director may approve a grant application request up to $25,000 without board approval, if the application meets eligibility requirements set out in Rules 11Q-1.002, F.A.C., and 11Q-1.003, F.A.C.
(5) For any grant application from a local law enforcement agency requesting funds more than $25,000.00, upon a review for completeness and eligibility, the Executive Director shall submit the application to the Board with a recommendation to either approve or deny the application.
(6) The Board shall review an application and approve or deny it during its next scheduled public meeting after receipt from the Executive Director. The Board may approve or deny applications en masse on a consent agenda at Board meetings.
(7) Upon approval, the Board must provide notification in writing to the chair and vice chair of the Legislative Budget Commission at least 14 days before a grant may be issued to a local law enforcement agency.
(8) The Executive Director shall notify a local law enforcement agency of the final result of its application in writing within 30 days of a determination of incompleteness or ineligibility, or upon a determination by the Board.
Rulemaking Authority 908.1033(7) F.S. Law Implemented 908.1033 FS. History–New 9-10-26.
Effective: 9/10/2026.