45 CFR §402.40

In order to be eligible for funds available under §§ 402.31 and 402.33 of this part in a fiscal year, a State must submit an annual application. A State's application must be approved by the Secretary prior to the award of funds to that State. In order to be eligible for funds under § 402.34 of this part, a State must submit annual reports pursuant to § 402.51 which establish that the State has incurred SLIAG-related costs in excess of the amount of the allotments it received under §§ 402.31 and 402.33 of this part.