§ 6–405
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Hum. Servs. § 6-405 (2026)
Title 6. Community Services
Subtitle 4. Transitional Services
§ 6–405LinkCopy Citation
(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.