(A)The Ohio department of job and family services (ODJFS) may issue a military injury relief fund (MIRF) grant to an individual only after ODJFS has determined that: the applicant has met the eligibility requirements set forth in rule 5101:10-2-01 of the Administrative Code; the applicant has submitted a complete application during the state fiscal year; and, there are sufficient grant funds. Applicants may be required to provide documentary and other verifications as needed by ODJFS before the issuance of any grant award.

MIRF grant awards are contingent upon the availability of funding. Applicants must submit a complete application and meet the requirements set forth in rule 5101:10-2-01 of the Administrative Code to be eligible for a MIRF grant. Grant award preference shall first be given to those applicants who have not previously received the grant, and then to those who have received fewer grants.­

(B)In the case of incomplete applications, ODJFS will send a letter of explanation to the applicant detailing the additional information required for processing. Incomplete applications will not be considered "place holders" for the applicant. Partial grant awards will not be issued.

(1)Applicants must apply for a MIRF grant using JFS 33214, "Ohio Military Relief Fund (MIRF) Application" (5/2007) provided by ODJFS. This form may be obtained at any Ohio County Veteran Services Office, or at ODJFS Forms Central.

(2)Applications are accepted on a state fiscal year basis, as defined in rule 5101:10-2-01 of the Administrative Code.

(C)Proof of eligibility rests with the applicant. If ODJFS determines that the applicant submitted false or misleading information, ODJFS may deny the application. If a grant was issued based on false or misleading information, ODJFS may take action to collect the grant funds from the applicant and additional penalties may be imposed.

(D)If an applicant is denied, an individual may appeal to the MIRF appeals committee. A notice of appellate rights shall be included in the decision notice denying the application. All appeals must be made in writing to the MIRF appeals committee within sixty calendar days of the date of the denial of the MIRF grant application. The MIRF appeals committee shall review the appeal request in a timely fashion. Time deadlines may be extended for good cause. The MIRF appeals committee will meet as required. Applicants will be notified in writing of the decision of the MIRF Appeals Committee. The ruling of the MIRF appeals committee is final. An eligibility determination, a grant approval, or a grant denial made under this rule may not be appealed under Chapter 119, section 5101.35, or any other provision of the Revised Code.

(E)Grant award amounts may vary and will be based on the number of applications and the amount of MIRF contributions received.

(F)MIRF applications and supporting documentation containing personally identifiable information are confidential.