# COMAR Title 10 — Maryland Department of Health

## Subtitle 45 — Maryland Community Health Resources Commission

### Chapter 08 — Selection Process

#### Regulation .04 Use of Grant Funds.

*COMAR 10.45.08.04*

A. A grantee under this subtitle may use grant funds for:

  (1) Salaries and employment benefits for project staff;

  (2) Subcontracting and consultant fees;

  (3) Data collection and analysis;

  (4) Project-related travel, conference calls, and meetings;

  (5) Office supplies, expenses, and other indirect costs as approved by the Commission; and

  (6) A limited amount of essential equipment and minor infrastructure improvements required by the project.

B. Funds from operating grants awarded under this subtitle may not be used for:

  (1) The purchase or lease of major equipment;

  (2) Construction projects;

  (3) Support of clinical trials;

  (4) Medical devices or drugs that have not received approval from the appropriate federal agency; or

  (5) Lobbying or political activity.

C. Funds may not be used in contravention of the Department's Standard Grant Agreement.