The proposed bill establishes a Senior Citizen Center Grant Program aimed at funding capital construction, maintenance, repair projects, and equipment purchases for nonprofit organizations serving senior citizens. It creates a senior citizen center infrastructure account within the state special revenue fund, which will be administered by the Department of Commerce. The bill authorizes up to $5 million in grants for eligible nonprofit corporations, with specific conditions for disbursement, including the requirement for matching funds for larger grants. The legislation also sets a maximum funding limit of $350,000 per county and $250,000 per project, while allowing appropriations to continue into the 2027 and 2029 bienniums.
Additionally, the bill includes new provisions that exclude certain parts of Title 75 from its regulations and outlines the legislative intent for efficient implementation of the grant application process. It mandates that applicants provide detailed project proposals, including cost estimates and evidence of matching funds, and requires quarterly progress reports to track the use of grant funds. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, and will terminate on June 30, 2031.