(1) Grant funding may only be provided to employers on behalf of clients.

(2) An employer seeking to apply for grant funding may contact the department to verify the employer's employee is a client. The department may verify the employee's client status upon a sufficient showing that the employer employs the employee. Requests for verification of client status may be addressed to HelpLinkmailbox@mt.gov.

(3) A client's eligibility for grant funding is determined on the date of application and approval of the application. Eligibility does not terminate if the client loses eligibility to participate in the HELP-Link program during the grant period.