Except as otherwise provided by this section, the fund is available solely for grants for qualifying projects. The department may use the fund to cover its costs of administration, including contracting for services to administer the grants.   [PL 2009, c. 213, Pt. S, §9 (AMD); PL 2009, c. 213, Pt. S, §16 (AFF).]

Grant funds may not be used for reimbursement of costs or expenses incurred prior to an award from the fund. A maximum of 10% of the value of grant funds available during any year may be awarded for planning grants.   [PL 2007, c. 662, §4 (AMD).]