Rule X Fundraising.

This rule is about how mediation programs in Alabama get money to operate. It explains that the Center, which oversees mediation efforts in the state, will look for grants from both Alabama-based and national organizations. When needed, the Center will work with the Commission to write and submit applications for these grants, especially for special projects.

The rule also says the Center will share information about available grants with other groups in Alabama that want to start their own mediation or dispute resolution programs, as long as those groups ask for the information. This helps other organizations find funding too, not just the Center itself.

Finally, the rule notes that the Center will team up with the Alabama Dispute Resolution Foundation, a nonprofit group whose job is to raise money specifically for building mediation programs across the state. This partnership helps bring in more funding beyond just grants.

For regular people involved in mediation cases, this rule does not affect how their case is handled. It simply explains how the system that supports mediation services gets the money it needs to keep running and to grow.