Code of Maryland Regulations
Title 05 - DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Subtitle 18 - SELF-HELP TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
Chapter 05.18.01 - Self-Help Homeownership Technical Assistance Program
Section 05.18.01.06 - Grant Allocation and Criteria

Universal Citation: MD Code Reg 05.18.01.06

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 6, March 22, 2024

A. Allocations.

(1) The amount of funds available in the fiscal year for Program grants shall be determined as of July 1 of each fiscal year.

(2) The Department shall notify local nonprofit organizations engaged in housing-related activities and local jurisdictions of allocations, fund availability, and application cycles.

(3) Best efforts shall be made to award grants to facilitate the full use of Program funds in accordance with initial allocations of funds.

B. Grant Applications. Grants shall be evaluated on a competitive basis in one or more rounds of competition, at the discretion of the Department, taking into consideration the following factors:

(1) The extent to which the request for funds serves the largest proportion of families of limited income;

(2) The extent to which the applicant uses available federal, State, and local programs and resources in the project;

(3) The organizational capacity of the applicant to carry out the project;

(4) The feasibility of the project;

(5) The cost effectiveness of the project in terms of per unit self-help housing fund costs as determined by the Department;

(6) The extent to which project participants use self-help labor; and

(7) Any other factors considered relevant by the Department.

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