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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".07" citation="COMAR 05.13.02.07" title_num="05" subtitle_num="13" chapter_num="02" heading="Applications and Processing.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>Applications shall be made upon standard forms prescribed by the Department. Each application shall include sufficient information and documentation to determine the:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Type of project;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Cost of a project;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Support for a project by a local jurisdiction, the property owners and businesses in a business district, and the community surrounding a business district; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Type and amount of the local contribution required under Regulation .06A of this chapter.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>The Department shall undertake a review of each application. The Department shall take the following factors into consideration in reviewing applications:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Cost of a project;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Relationship of a project to existing revitalization programs and plans in the local jurisdiction;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Support of a local jurisdiction for a project;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Support of the business district and the community surrounding a business district for a project;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>Time frame for completion of a project;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(6)">
      <text>Benefit of a project to the business district and the surrounding community; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(7)">
      <text>Other factors which the Department considers relevant.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>The Director shall recommend grants to the Secretary for approval.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>Upon the Secretary's approval of a grant, the Director is authorized to issue an award letter to the successful applicant setting forth the amount of the grant.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="E.">
    <text>The Department shall enter into a grant agreement with each successful applicant.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>