79-8-303. Rulemaking and requirements for awarding a UCORE grant.
(1) In accordance with, the division, after consulting with the advisory committee, shall make rules establishing the eligibility and reporting criteria for an entity to receive a UCORE grant, including: Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act the form and process of submitting an application to the division for a UCORE grant; which entities are eligible to apply for a UCORE grant; specific categories of children's programs that are eligible for a UCORE grant; the method and formula for determining grant amounts; and the reporting requirements of grant recipients.
(2) In determining the award of a UCORE grant, the division may prioritize a children's program that will serve an underserved community in the state.
(3) A UCORE grant may only be awarded by the executive director after consultation with the director and the advisory committee.
(4) The following entities may not receive a UCORE grant under this part: a federal government entity; a state agency, except for public schools and institutions of higher education; and a for-profit entity.
(5) In awarding UCORE grants, consideration shall be given to entities that implement programs that: contribute to healthy and active lifestyles through outdoor recreation; and include one or more of the following attributes in their programs or initiatives: serve children with the greatest needs in rural, suburban, and urban areas of the state; provide students with opportunities to directly experience nature; maximize the number of children who can participate; commit matching and in-kind resources; create partnerships with public and private entities; include ongoing program evaluation and assessment; use veterans in program implementation; include outdoor or nature-based programming that incorporates concept learning in science, technology, engineering, or math; or use educated volunteers in program implementation.