1. A. A local government may apply for a grant under the Act as set forth in this regulation.
2. B. Before a grant is awarded to a local government under this regulation, the local government shall provide and spend a matching fund.

3. C. A matching fund of a local government may not consist of:

   1. (1) Money provided, directly or indirectly, from appropriated or unappropriated State money;
   2. (2) Real property;
   3. (3) In-kind contributions; or
   4. (4) Money spent before June 1, 2005.

4. D. Grant applications shall be made on standard forms prescribed by the Commission. Each application shall include:

   1. (1) The source of the required matching fund provided by the local government;
   2. (2) A detailed description of the project for which the grant is requested;
   3. (3) The amount of the grant requested; and
   4. (4) Any other information the Commission requires related to the project for which the grant is requested.
5. 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.

6. 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. (1) Artistic excellence and innovation;
   2. (2) Community support; and
   3. (3) Location and accessibility of project to the public.
7. 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.

Authority: Economic Development Article, §§4-601—4-608, Annotated Code of Maryland

Effective date: June 15, 2009 (36:12 Md. R. 838)

Regulation .10A, B amended effective March 3, 2014 (41:4 Md. R.306)