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5 §13063-L. Application process

5 ME Rev Stat § 13063-L (2019) (N/A)
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§13063-L. Application process

1.  Process established.  The department shall adopt rules establishing an application process for fund grants for the purposes set forth in section 13063-K, subsection 2. In establishing the application process, the department shall consult with business experts involved with microenterprises in the State.

[PL 2001, c. 471, Pt. A, §7 (NEW).]

2.  Process requirements.  The application process must be competitive. An applicant shall specify whether a grant is sought for microenterprise technical assistance or training or a combination thereof. In making grants, the department shall give priority to applications that:

A. Are joint applications by 2 or more community-based organizations or otherwise provide for cooperation among community-based organizations;   [PL 2001, c. 471, Pt. A, §7 (NEW).]

B. Target aid to low-income individuals; or   [PL 2001, c. 471, Pt. A, §7 (NEW).]

C. Target aid to areas of high unemployment or to underserved areas of the State.   [PL 2001, c. 471, Pt. A, §7 (NEW).]

The department may establish additional criteria for assessing applications for fund grants.

[PL 2001, c. 471, Pt. A, §7 (NEW).]

SECTION HISTORY

PL 2001, c. 471, §A7 (NEW).

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