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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".03" citation="COMAR 09.37.03.03" title_num="09" subtitle_num="37" chapter_num="03" heading="Application and Review Procedures.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>Grant Application.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>An applicant may apply for a grant under the Act as set forth in this regulation.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>An applicant shall apply to the Department on an application prescribed by the Department.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>An applicant shall submit documentation that the Department requires to establish the eligibility of the applicant and apprentice.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Review Procedures.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Upon receipt of the grant application and any required documentation, the Department shall review each application to determine whether an applicant will be awarded a grant.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>The Secretary may delegate to the Assistant Secretary of the Division or an employee of the Department the authority to review grant applications and supporting documentation.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>If a grant application is rejected, the Department shall notify the applicant in writing within 60 days of receipt of the grant application.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>The notice of grant rejection shall state the reason the grant was rejected.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>An applicant may request reconsideration within 15 days of the date of the notice of grant rejection by filing a request in writing with the Assistant Secretary of the Division.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>