In order to apply for a state grant, a summer food service sponsor must submit a written description of its proposed purchase or project. The description must include:

(1) Proposed purchase(s) or a description of the project.

(2) The cost of each item or each part of the project.

(3) How the item(s) purchased or how the results of the project will benefit the program.

(4) If appropriate, a description of how staff will be used to develop the program.

(5) Impact the sponsor expects the purchase(s) or project to have on the number of children participating in the summer food service program.

(6) A timetable for the purchase and installation of equipment or a timetable for the project.

(7) An assurance that a USDA grant is not available or application has been made for a USDA grant for the proposed purchases or project.

(8) An assurance that the program will be continued for at least three years after the grant is received.