(1)  The amount of the courtesy car grants available to be awarded each year shall be determined by the department annually and posted on the department's web site prior to the first date the annual courtesy car application is available on the web site.

(2)  After the submission deadline for applications, the department will evaluate applications and award grants based on:

(a)  the availability of alternate transportation;

(b)  whether the applicant currently owns and operates any courtesy car(s);

(c)  distance to the nearest town;

(d)  previous years' awards to the applicant; and

(e)  number of annual airport take-offs and landings.    

(3)  The department will provide preference for the award of grants for vehicles that are accessible to persons with disabilities.