(1) A state agency, a local government, or a tribal government entity may apply to the state library for funds in the account. All applicants shall complete an application and provide financial information as established by the state library.
(2) The state library may provide assistance to applicants during the application process.
(3) Grants are contingent on the funds being used for the specified purpose.
(4) The state library may make a grant only if the state library determines that:
(a) the grant is consistent with the findings and purposes of this part, because it primarily adds value to Montana's geospatial information;
(b) the grant is primarily intended to be used for collecting, developing, maintaining, and disseminating geographic information systems, geospatial information, and geospatial technologies;
(c) the project for which the grant is made has prospects for achieving success given the current personnel, experience, and resources of the applicant; and
(d) the applicant has a management structure that allows the council to reasonably conclude that the applicant will comply with ongoing reporting requirements and postdisbursement monitoring activities established by the council.
(5) The state library shall develop reporting procedures to ensure that awarded grants are used for the specified purposes.