SECTION 460.10. Limitations on Grant Funds

Grant funds cannot be used for the following:

(1) capital expenditures, including capital purchases or capital leases, except for grant funds awarded under the Housing4TexasHeroes program;

(2) sub-granting of funds to other organizations or agencies;

(3) distribution of cash or a cash equivalent to veterans and/or their families;

(4) acquisition or construction of facilities, except for grant funds awarded under the Housing4TexasHeroes program;

(5) scholarships for education;

(6) payment of child support;

(7) any expense that is not necessary to complete the grant project, or not consistent with the Grant Agreement;

(8) contributions to any political party, political association, or the campaign of any candidate for public office, party office, or similar political activities;

(9) contributions that support or oppose candidates for public or party office, or to support or oppose any ballot propositions;

(10) medical costs, including physician fees, prescription medications, over-the-counter medications, medical insurance premiums or copays, emergency/after-hours clinic fees, and prescribed prosthetics;

(11) stipends for beneficiaries, volunteers, students, interns, employees, and members of the board of directors;

(12) payments for capital assets that are not physically in Texas; and

(13) any cost that is not allowable under the Grant Agreement, the Fund for Veterans' Assistance Fiscal Guidelines, State of Texas Uniform Grant Management Standards (UGMS), or 2 C.F.R. 200 - Uniform Administrative Requirements, Costs Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards.

Source Note: The provisions of this §460.10 adopted to be effective June 8, 2011, 36 TexReg 3508; amended to be effective December 12, 2011, 36 TexReg 8389; amended to be effective September 1, 2016, 41 TexReg 6508; amended to be effective June 3, 2021, 46 TexReg 3419