(1) In any jurisdiction that has not elected to apply for funding under this act and has not appointed an advisory board or participated in the creation of an advisory board, a nonprofit service agency that operates in that jurisdiction may apply for and receive direct state funding in that jurisdiction.

    (2) The office promptly shall notify the county board of commissioners of a county described in subsection (1) of the fact that the nonprofit service agency has submitted an application for funding. The county shall have 30 days after receiving notice to apply for funding under this act, and to take steps to appoint a county advisory board or participate in the creation of a regional advisory board, in which case the application of the nonprofit service agency shall be denied.

    (3) An advisory board may contract with a nonprofit service agency for the provision of services as described in the comprehensive corrections plan.

    (4) A nonprofit service agency that receives direct funding under subsection (1) shall not receive the direct funding for a period of more than 24 consecutive months.