C.R.S. § 8-88-304: Program to investigate, fund, and pilot projects or programs to benefit individuals with disabilities - rules.

(1) When adequate funding is available, the authority shall accept and review proposals to fund projects or programs, or both, that study or pilot new and innovative ideas that will lead to an improved quality of life or increased independence for individuals with disabilities. The authority may accept proposals throughout the year and may make grants at the authority's regular meetings on and after July 1, 2027.

(2) To be eligible for funding pursuant to this section, a project or program must:

(a) Demonstrate a capability to be self-sustaining or otherwise be able to develop long-term independent funding; and

(b) (I) Have a governing body, a board, or ownership that is composed of individuals with a demonstrated commitment to improving the lives of individuals with disabilities, the majority of whom are individuals with disabilities, individuals with immediate family members with disabilities, or individuals who are caregivers to a family member with a disability;

(II) For organizations that do not meet the governance requirements of subsection (2)(b)(I) of this section, have a grant oversight committee approved by the authority that is responsible for all oversight of the grant and that is comprised of individuals with a demonstrated commitment to improving the lives of individuals with disabilities, the majority of whom are individuals with disabilities, individuals with immediate family members with disabilities, or individuals who are caregivers to a family member with a disability; or

(III) In the case of a sole proprietorship, have an owner who:

(A) Is an individual with a disability, an individual with an immediate family member with a disability, an individual who is a caregiver to a family member with a disability, or an individual with a proposal that is designed to provide a positive impact in the disability community; and

(B) Has demonstrated commitment to improving the lives of individuals with disabilities.

(3) The authority shall establish rules to ensure money received from a grant pursuant to this section is used for the purposes specified in this section.