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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".03" citation="COMAR 05.13.02.03" title_num="05" subtitle_num="13" chapter_num="02" heading="Eligible Grantees.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>Local jurisdictions and approved nonprofit organizations are eligible to receive grants under the Program.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Applicants shall meet the following minimum requirements to qualify for a Program grant:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Have the legal capacity to enter into a grant agreement;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Satisfy all legal requirements to operate in the State;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Not have defaulted on any prior assistance from the Department; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Not be currently barred or suspended from any of the Department's programs.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>Priority for Main Street Improvement Program grants shall be given to existing designated Main Street Maryland communities and existing designated Maple Street communities. If Program funds remain unobligated at the end of the 6th month of a fiscal year, priority thereafter shall be given also to local jurisdictions or nonprofit organizations, or both, that are operating downtown revitalization projects in business districts with a significant number of historic commercial buildings.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>