1. A. The Department shall ensure that the Program guidelines, information and application forms are publicly available on the Department’s website and at its physical locations.

2. B. Grant Proposal. The Department shall provide guidelines and detailed instructions for submitting a proposal for the Department’s consideration. Each proposal shall include:

   1. (1) The information required by Labor and Employment Article, §11-606(d)(2)(iii), Annotated Code of Maryland;
   2. (2) A description of the entrepreneurship development program as described in Labor and Employment Article, §11-606(d)(3), Annotated Code of Maryland;
   3. (3) An explanation of how the requirement of matching funds required by Labor and Employment Article, §11-606(e), Annotated Code of Maryland, will be satisfied; and
   4. (4) Any other information the Secretary requires related to the Program.

3. C. Review Procedures.

   1. (1) Upon receipt of the grant proposal and any required documentation, the Department shall review each application to determine whether an applicant will be awarded a grant.
   2. (2) The Secretary may delegate to the Assistant Secretary of the Division or an employee of the Department the authority to review grant proposals and supporting documentation.

Authority: Labor and Employment Article, §11-606, Annotated Code of Maryland

Effective date: May 15, 2023 (50:9 Md. R. 378)