Term. The period of a grant may not exceed 24 months from the date of the grant agreement unless the Secretary or the Secretary's designee agrees in writing to an additional grant period. Extensions may be granted only for 1 period of not more than 24 months. Disbursement. Disbursement shall be made as the eligible activity progresses based upon requests for disbursement submitted by the grantee in a form satisfactory to the Trust. Expenditure Rate. The Trust may: Cancel the grant and withhold any funds not yet disbursed if the grantee has not expended all grant funds within the period set forth in §B of this regulation, and the grant documents may prescribe a shorter period of time if the circumstances of the eligible activity warrant it; or Extend the time limit if the grantee demonstrates that the circumstances warrant extension, such as an inability to satisfy the time limit because of circumstances beyond the grantee's control. Nondiscrimination; Compliance with Law. Each grantee shall comply with all applicable federal, State, and local laws and Departmental policies and programs regarding drug-free and alcohol-free workplaces, handicapped access, and equal opportunity in employment, housing, and credit practices, and prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, familial status, or physical or mental handicap, in any aspect of the grant, including but not limited to: Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, as amended; The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended; Article 49B, Annotated Code of Maryland, as amended; The Governor's Code of Fair Practices, as amended; The Maryland Accessibility Code, COMAR 05.02.02, as amended; and Executive Order 01.01.1989.18 relating to drug-free and alcohol-free workplaces, and any Departmental regulations adopted or to be adopted to carry out the requirements of that Order. Grant Agreement. The Department shall enter into a grant agreement with each successful applicant. The grant agreement shall be signed by the Secretary or the Secretary's designee on behalf of the Department. Other Requirements. The Trust may establish other terms and conditions in the grant documents which the Trust considers reasonable and necessary to accomplish the objectives of the Program or to assure compliance with all federal, State, and local laws, ordinances, and regulations, and Departmental programs and policies.