(a) Applicant shall be selected for funding based on requirements and selection criteria provided in the Request for Applications (RFA).(b) The selection process includes an application review and staff recommendation for funding. The Board shall review applications to determine if they adhere to the grant program requirements and the funding priorities contained in the RFA. An application must meet the requirements of the RFA and be submitted with proper authorization before or on the day specified by the RFA to qualify for further consideration.(c) The Board shall distribute funding only after awarded applicants verify that funded residency positions have been filled.