§ 45-b. Notice of funding availability; contracts. A local social
services district that receives funding pursuant to this title shall
issue notices of funding availability together with application forms
for financial assistance under this title, provided that such notices,
application forms and competitive award procedures are approved in
advance by the department. When such applications are approved, the
local social services official is authorized to enter into contracts
with eligible applicants to provide financial assistance in the form of
grants for eligible costs.