§ 4-905. Funding awards

MD Pub Safety Code § 4-905 (2019) (N/A)
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(a)    The Executive Director shall, in accordance with subsection (b) of this section and in consultation with the Council, establish procedures for the distribution of money from the Fund.

(b)    (1)    Funding awards shall be made to local governments and nonprofit organizations for a minimum duration of 3 consecutive fiscal years.

(2)    Preference shall be given to local governments or nonprofit organizations:

(i)    that are disproportionately affected by violence, as determined by the Council; and

(ii)    whose grant proposals demonstrate the greatest likelihood of reducing gun violence in their communities.

(c)    Funding awards shall be commensurate with:

(1)    the levels of gun violence in the jurisdiction served by the local government or nonprofit organization; and

(2)    the strength of the local government or nonprofit organization’s application.