(1) All eligible applicants must complete the application form found on the Department of Transportation's web site at www.mdt.mt.gov. Paper copies of the application may be obtained by contacting the Aeronautics Division at P.O. Box 200507, Helena, MT 59620-0507. Applications for the next following fiscal year grant and loan program will be accepted by the Aeronautics Division at any time after July 1st of each year. Completed applications and all supplemental materials must be submitted electronically, by first class mail, e-mail, or hand delivery to the Aeronautics Division to be received or postmarked no later than November 15 of the appropriate year. The deadline may be subject to change by the Aeronautics Division after official notification of any change in the deadline that is posted on the Department of Transportation's web site and sent to the official manager of record of every eligible airport.

(2) Each application must be complete and accompanied by all required supplemental materials. The Aeronautics Division reserves the right to reject ineligible, incomplete, or otherwise improper applications. Applications submitted electronically via the Aeronautics Division's web site must be verified via electronic signature. The Aeronautics Division may request additional information if warranted after initial application review.

(3) There is no fee for any part of the application or review process.

(4) After the application submission deadline, the Aeronautics Division will review, organize and disseminate all applications to the board. The applicant is solely responsible for any incomplete, improperly edited or erroneous information submitted as part of the application.