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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".08" citation="COMAR 14.26.02.08" title_num="14" subtitle_num="26" chapter_num="02" heading="Grant Agreements.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>To be eligible to receive a grant from the Administration, the applicant shall execute a grant agreement provided by the Administration prior to any distribution of funds.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>A grant agreement shall, if applicable:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Identify each party and any authorized representative;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Describe the project;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Specify the value of the grant;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Specify terms of the grant agreement;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>Set forth each requirement for receiving a grant, including any reporting, invoicing, or project compliance verification requirements;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(6)">
      <text>Specify each condition under which noncompliance may require repayment of a grant;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(7)">
      <text>Require certification of the applicant’s good standing with the State;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(8)">
      <text>Provide the Administration or its designee the right to access the project site for verification or any other relevant purpose;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(9)">
      <text>Provide the right of the Administration to utilize project information for any relevant purpose; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(10)">
      <text>Include any other applicable provision required in a State financial agreement.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>A grant agreement may contain any additional provision deemed appropriate by the Administration.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>For a rebate, a grant application that meets the requirements set forth in §B of this regulation may serve as the grant agreement.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>