In allocating grant funds to applicants, the Office shall consider:

1. A. The applicant's status as either:

   1. (1) A nonprofit agency, as defined by 26 U.S.C. §501(c)(3); or

   2. (2) An educational institution accredited or approved by the:

      1. (a) Maryland Department of Education,
      2. (b) Maryland Higher Education Commission, or
      3. (c) Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training;
2. B. The applicant's demonstrated expertise in immigration law;
3. C. The applicant's demonstrated effectiveness in providing outreach or educational activities to immigrants;
4. D. Whether the applicant's capacity and internal controls are adequate to meet grant requirements;
5. E. The number of immigrants who reside in the applicant's jurisdiction of residence; and
6. F. The applicant's stated measurable objectives.

Authority: Human Services Article, §6-706, Annotated Code of Maryland

Effective date: June 26, 2000 (27:12 Md. R. 1137)

Chapter recodified from COMAR 07.06.21 to COMAR 07.03.24, effective June, 2009