Maryland Department of Human Resources Section 130C

      (a)      In the course of reviewing and awarding grants under this subtitle, the Department shall consider:

            (1)      The equitable distribution of funds across all geographical regions of the State;

            (2)      The adequacy of existing distribution organizations in the region served or intended to be served by the applicant;

            (3)      The estimated population to be served by the applicant;

            (4)      The applicant's level of experience in operating a distribution organization; and

            (5)      The amount of funding and other resources available to the applicant.

      (b)      (1)      The funds for the Program may not be released to a grantee under this subtitle until the grantee has established that the grantee has obtained matching resources or a commitment for matching resources that is equal to at least 50 percent of the grant amount.

            (2)      The matching resources may be in the form of cash or an in-kind equivalent acceptable to the Department.