The state is authorized to make grants to any county, municipality, or any combination thereof or to any hospital authority to assist in the construction and modernization of publicly owned and publicly operated medical facilities, auxiliary medical facilities, and mental health centers as defined in Code Section 31-7-51. The amount of the grant shall be determined in accordance with Code Sections 31-7-52 and 31-7-53.
OCGA § 31-7-50