# Economic Development (GEC)

## Title 2.5. Department of Commerce

### Subtitle 1. Organization and General Authority of the Department

#### Section 2.5-110

(a) There is a nonprofit organizations navigator in the Department.

(b) The Secretary shall designate the navigator.

(c) The navigator shall:

  (1) provide technical assistance to nonprofit organizations in obtaining access to and applying for State grant programs;

  (2) work with nonprofit organizations and units of State government to resolve procedural complexities and delays in State grant-making processes;

  (3) collect and share information on opportunities for federal, State, and local grants with nonprofit organizations; and

  (4) represent nonprofit organizations' interests and concerns as a member of the Maryland Efficient Grant Application Council established under Sec. 2-209 of the State Finance and Procurement Article.

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Md. Code Ann., Econ. Dev. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)