(a) When reviewing and awarding grants under this part, the Department shall consider: (1) the equitable distribution of funds across all geographical regions of the State; (2) the adequacy of existing distribution organizations in the region served or intended to be served by the applicant; (3) the estimated population to be served by the applicant; (4) the applicant’s level of experience in operating a distribution organization; and (5) the amount of funding and other resources available to the applicant. (b) (1) The Department may not release funds to a grantee under this part until the grantee establishes that the grantee has obtained matching resources or a commitment for matching resources that equals at least 50% of the grant amount. (2) The matching resources may be in the form of cash or an in-kind equivalent acceptable to the Department.
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