Md. Code Regs. 24.05.13.11

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 24, December 2, 2024

Section 24.05.13.11 - Grants to Local Governments

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.

Md. Code Regs. 24.05.13.11