(1) An applicant for grant funds shall submit an application on a form approved by the department in consultation with the 9-1-1 Advisory Council. The application form is available on the department's website. In fiscal year 2020 and thereafter, grants will be awarded on a prospective basis.

(2) On or before September 30 each year, the department shall determine and provide public notice of the amount of grant funds available.

(3) The department shall provide notice on its website that it is accepting grant applications. Grant applications must be received by the department within 60 days of the posted notice. The department shall post notice of the application deadline on its website.

(4) The department shall make final grant awards within 90 days of receiving the 9-1-1 Advisory Council's recommendations.