(1) The committee shall accept and review proposals to fund projects or programs that study or pilot new and innovative ideas that will lead to an improved quality of life or increased independence for persons with disabilities. Proposals may be accepted throughout the year, and grants or loans may be made by the committee at its regular meetings. The fund created in section 24-30-2205.5 shall be the sole source to fund any grants or loans made pursuant to this section.
(2) To be eligible for funding pursuant to this section, a project or program must:
Demonstrate a capability to be self-sustaining or otherwise be able to develop longterm independent funding; and
Have a governing body or board that is composed of persons with a demonstratedcommitment to improving the lives of persons with disabilities and have a majority be persons with disabilities or family members of persons with disabilities.
Source: L. 2016: Entire part amended with relocations, (HB 16-1362), ch. 319, p. 1290, § 1, effective August 10.