Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a grant of land or money may be made only to a political subdivision, a local development entity, a local development agency, or a nonprofit organization. This section does not apply to grants that may be awarded to the Administration under federal law. The Administration may award grants to home buyers for settlement expenses as provided by the Department under this title. The Administration may award grants under § 4–235(b)(1)(ii) of this subtitle.