(a) The commission shall fund the program, including the design and evaluation of pilot projects, modification of the volunteer advocate curriculum, and training of volunteers, through existing appropriations to the commission.
(b) Notwithstanding Subsection (a), the commission may accept gifts, grants, or donations for the program from any source to:
(1) carry out the design of the program;
(2) develop criteria for evaluating any proposed pilot projects operated under the program;
(3) modify a volunteer advocate training curriculum;
(4) conduct training for volunteer advocates; and
(5) develop a request for offers to conduct any proposed pilot projects under the program.