Sec. 10.08.02.04. Eligibility of Applicant for State Grant Funds

A. To be eligible for State grant funds under the Act, an applicant shall:

(1) Be a county, a municipal corporation, or a nonprofit organization;

(2) Be recommended by the appropriate administration as a result of a proposal for a project conforming to the plans or program for services by that administration;

(3) Have proposed a project which is in accord with the priorities of the Secretary;

(4) Be eligible for licensing or certification under existing federal or State regulations, or both, when licensing or certification is required in order to provide treatment or services in the facility;

(5) Be eligible for certification, and agree to participate, in Title XVIII and Title XIX of the Social Security Act, if applicable;

(6) Have proposed a project which meets the handicap-accessibility requirements of COMAR 05.02.02, promulgated pursuant to Article 83B, §6-102, Annotated Code of Maryland, if applicable, and 42 U.S.C. §12101 et seq.; and

(7) Be approved by the Secretary to receive a grant award.

B. In determining the site or location of a facility, an applicant may not make a selection with the effect of excluding individuals from, denying them the benefits of, or subjecting them to discrimination under any programs to which this chapter applies, on the grounds of race, color, religion, disability, or national origin, or with the purpose or effect of defeating or substantially impairing the accomplishment of the objectives of the Act or this chapter.