# COMAR Title 24 — Department of Commerce

## Subtitle 05 — Economic Development

### Chapter 13 — Maryland Public Art Initiative Program

#### Regulation .11 Grants to Local Governments.

*COMAR 24.05.13.11*

A. A local government may apply for a grant under the Act as set forth in this regulation.

B. Before a grant is awarded to a local government under this regulation, the local government shall provide and spend a matching fund.

C. A matching fund of a local government may not consist of:

  (1) Money provided, directly or indirectly, from appropriated or unappropriated State money;

  (2) Real property;

  (3) In-kind contributions; or

  (4) Money spent before June 1, 2005.

D. Grant applications shall be made on standard forms prescribed by the Commission. Each application shall include:

  (1) The source of the required matching fund provided by the local government;

  (2) A detailed description of the project for which the grant is requested;

  (3) The amount of the grant requested; and

  (4) Any other information the Commission requires related to the project for which the grant is requested.

E. The Commission shall review each application to determine whether a local government will be awarded a grant from the Fund and the amount of the grant.

F. In making the determination whether to award a grant, or the amount of a grant to be awarded, the Commission shall consider the following factors:

  (1) Artistic excellence and innovation;

  (2) Community support; and

  (3) Location and accessibility of project to the public.

G. The Commission shall prepare and provide the local government with a copy of the grant agreement which shall contain the provisions the Commission determines are necessary to reflect the terms of the grant.