Sec. 05.13.02.03. Eligible Grantees

A. Local jurisdictions and approved nonprofit organizations are eligible to receive grants under the Program.

B. Applicants shall meet the following minimum requirements to qualify for a Program grant:

(1) Have the legal capacity to enter into a grant agreement;

(2) Satisfy all legal requirements to operate in the State;

(3) Not have defaulted on any prior assistance from the Department; and

(4) Not be currently barred or suspended from any of the Department's programs.

C. Priority for Main Street Improvement Program grants shall be given to existing designated Main Street Maryland communities and existing designated Maple Street communities. If Program funds remain unobligated at the end of the 6th month of a fiscal year, priority thereafter shall be given also to local jurisdictions or nonprofit organizations, or both, that are operating downtown revitalization projects in business districts with a significant number of historic commercial buildings.