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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".05" citation="COMAR 07.03.24.05" title_num="07" subtitle_num="03" chapter_num="24" heading="Selection of Grantees.">
  <text>In allocating grant funds to applicants, the Office shall consider:</text>
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>The applicant's status as either:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>A nonprofit agency, as defined by 26 U.S.C. §501(c)(3); or</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>An educational institution accredited or approved by the:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Maryland Department of Education,</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Maryland Higher Education Commission, or</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training;</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>The applicant's demonstrated expertise in immigration law;</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>The applicant's demonstrated effectiveness in providing outreach or educational activities to immigrants;</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>Whether the applicant's capacity and internal controls are adequate to meet grant requirements;</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="E.">
    <text>The number of immigrants who reside in the applicant's jurisdiction of residence; and</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="F.">
    <text>The applicant's stated measurable objectives.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>