(1) The State Library will develop the grant criteria based upon the goals and objectives from the geospatial information plan, and will publish the grant criteria, grant application forms, and instructions for submitting grant applications to the library's web site. Grant criteria will allow for two-year funding and may allow for multiyear projects.

(2) Grant applications received by the State Library that comply with applicable grant procedures will be considered for funding.

(3) By May 1 of each even-numbered year, the State Library, based on grant criteria and with advice of the council, will identify and prioritize grant applications that meet the grant criteria and warrant approval. Previously approved multiyear projects must be placed at the top of the priority list. The State Library will distribute the results to the council.

(4) By May 15 of each even-numbered year, the State Library commission, with advice of the council, will award grants.