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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".02" citation="COMAR 05.11.01.02" title_num="05" subtitle_num="11" chapter_num="01" heading="Objective.">
  <text>The objectives of the program are to:</text>
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>Make operating assistance grants to nonprofit organizations to:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Encourage experienced nonprofit organizations to develop housing for low income persons and households,</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Encourage nonprofit organizations to assist individuals in applying for loans under the programs of the Department,</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Provide assistance to nonprofit organizations which provide lead paint testing or assessment services to homeowners or landlords who apply for housing loan programs of the Department, and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Build the capacity of nonprofit organizations to develop housing for low income persons and households by using the housing loan programs of the Department; and</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Make technical assistance grants to nonprofit organizations, local governments, local development corporations, and local development agencies to be used for advisory, consultative, training, and educational services to initiate or enhance community development activities.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>