(a) Subject to the availability of appropriated money, the department may award grants for the purposes of this chapter by entering into a contract with each grant recipient.
(b) A grant recipient may use grant money to:
(1) reduce payment fraud by removing skimmers;
(2) purchase or upgrade payment fraud deterrence equipment, including unique locking systems, cameras, and lights;
(3) provide training opportunities regarding payment fraud and skimmers; and
(4) conduct public outreach regarding payment fraud and motor fuel theft.