When reviewing and awarding grants under this part, the Department shall consider: the equitable distribution of funds across all geographical regions of the State; the adequacy of existing distribution organizations in the region served or intended to be served by the applicant; the estimated population to be served by the applicant; the applicant’s level of experience in operating a distribution organization; and the amount of funding and other resources available to the applicant. 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. The matching resources may be in the form of cash or an in-kind equivalent acceptable to the Department.