Code of Maryland Regulations
Title 10 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Part 3
Subtitle 14 - CANCER CONTROL
Chapter 10.14.08 - Professional and Volunteer Firefighter Innovative Cancer Screening Technologies Program
Section 10.14.08.07 - Application Review, Selection of Grantees, and Grant Period

Universal Citation: MD Code Reg 10.14.08.07

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 19, September 20, 2024

A. The Department shall:

(1) Determine the amount of money available for grants under the Program in each fiscal year;

(2) Develop a weighting formula to rate each application received by the Program;

(3) Make available the weighting formula on the Program website and include the weighting formula in the request for applications;

(4) Request additional information or changes to the application if necessary; and

(5) Reject an application that does not meet the application requirements.

B. The Department shall review and prioritize applications based on the quality of the application received and the degree to which the tests listed on the application meet the following criteria:

(1) The scientific and clinical evidence supporting the claimed accuracy and reliability of test;

(2) Whether the test employs innovative or novel technologies;

(3) The ability of the test to simultaneously screen for two or more cancer types;

(4) The cost effectiveness of the test; and

(5) Whether the test is developed, manufactured, or commercialized by a business entity located in the State.

C. The Department may review an application in consultation with one or more experts in cancer screening.

D. If the Department receives applications for grant funds totaling more than the amount of funds appropriated for the Program, the Department shall award the funds on a pro rata basis.

E. Funds shall be awarded under the Program for a maximum of 1 year.

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