§ 6-405. Grants

MD Human Svs Code § 6-405 (2019) (N/A)
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(a)    When reviewing and awarding grants under this part, the Department shall consider:

(1)    the equitable distribution of funds across all geographical regions of the State;

(2)    the adequacy of existing distribution organizations in the region served or intended to be served by the applicant;

(3)    the estimated population to be served by the applicant;

(4)    the applicant’s level of experience in operating a distribution organization; and

(5)    the amount of funding and other resources available to the applicant.

(b)    (1)    The Department may not release funds to a grantee under this part until the grantee establishes that the grantee has obtained matching resources or a commitment for matching resources that equals at least 50% of the grant amount.

(2)    The matching resources may be in the form of cash or an in-kind equivalent acceptable to the Department.