Section 5-559.3 - Use of direct grant funds.
§ 5-559.3. Use of direct grant funds.
(a) Appropriations.- The funds shall consist of:
(1) moneys specifically appropriated for the Direct Grant Fund; or
(2) any other moneys made available to the Direct Grant Fund.
(b) Uses.- The Direct Grant Fund shall be used to:
(1) pay all expenses and disbursements authorized by the Department for administering the Direct Grant Fund; and
(2) make grants to family day care providers.
(c) Considerations.- In making grants under this subtitle, consideration shall be given to:
(1) geographic distribution;
(2) community need; and
(3) family income, with priority given to those families with the lowest income.
(d) Maximum State general funds expended.- The amount of State general funds expended for grants to family day care providers from the Direct Grant Fund may not exceed $50,000 in each year.
[1994, ch. 168.]