(1) The department may, based on reviewer recommendations, funding limitations, or other considerations, offer funding to all, some or none of the applicants, and may offer to fund portions of projects.

(2) Reviewers shall score applications independently using a scoring system established by the department which is incorporated by reference.

(3) Copies of the scoring system may be requested by writing to the Washington State Department of Health, Office of Community and Rural Health, P.O. Box 47834, Olympia, Washington 98504-7834.

(4) The director of the office of community and rural health shall make the final decision regarding funding based on application scores, total funds available, and the best utilization of resources to promote the goals of the program.