(a) The department, unless otherwise specified in the interagency agreement entered into pursuant to Section 1572 or pursuant to annual Budget Act requirements, shall adopt specific guidelines for the establishment of grant-supported activities, including criteria for evaluation of each activity and monitoring to assure compliance with grant conditions and applicable regulations of the department. Funds shall be awarded only after the applicant’s proposal is approved by the department or the California Department of Aging pursuant to the guidelines established for these grants.
(b) The department, unless otherwise specified by annual Budget Act requirements, shall develop a contract with each selected project.