Md. Code Regs. 05.18.01.08 - Application and Processing Procedures

A. Grant Applications. Applications for grants shall be on the form approved by the Department and shall include the following supporting documentation:

(1) Organizational documents of the applicant;

(2) Evidence of good standing of the applicant to transact business with the Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation and the applicant's state of organization, if different from Maryland;

(3) An authorizing resolution of a nonprofit organization's governing body to undertake the grant;

(4) Evidence of the number and type of housing units produced by the applicant;

(5) The source of funding for the housing units produced;

(6) The amount of funds the applicant is seeking;

(7) The number of units in the project proposed by the applicant;

(8) Description of services to be provided with the grant;

(9) Expected types of activities to be conducted with the grant;

(10) Geographic area in which the service or activity will be provided;

(11) A budget setting forth the kinds and amounts of allowable expenditures to be made with the grant;

(12) The proposed manner, timing, and conditions for disbursement of the grant;

(13) A timetable for completion of each stage of the project and for final project completion;

(14) A proposed form of agreement between the applicant and project participants to be used in connection with the project; and

(15) Other documentation the Department considers necessary to evaluate the grant request.

B. Grant Evaluation and Approval.

(1) The Director or the Director's designee shall approve, disapprove, or modify grants in amounts of $250,000 or less.

(2) For grants in amounts greater than $250,000, the Secretary shall approve, disapprove, or modify grants upon recommendation of the Director or the Director's designee.

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Md. Code Regs. 05.18.01.08