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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".02" citation="COMAR 05.14.01.02" title_num="05" subtitle_num="14" chapter_num="01" heading="Purpose and Objectives.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>The purpose of the Program is to improve the well-being of people and the health of communities in priority funding areas by strengthening the ability of nonprofit organizations serving those areas to build partnerships with private sector businesses.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>The objectives of the Program are to:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Assist nonprofit organizations in carrying out approved projects to improve the welfare, health, and economic conditions in priority funding areas;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Encourage businesses and individuals to invest in priority funding areas; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Strengthen public/private partnerships.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>