5 §13063-L. Application process
Title 5: ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES AND SERVICES
Part 18-A: ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT HEADING: PL 1987, C. 534, PT. A, §17 (NEW)
Chapter 383: ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT HEADING: PL 1987, C. 534, PT. A, §17 (NEW)
Subchapter 2: BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT HEADING: PL 1987, C. 534, PT. A, §§17, 19 (NEW); 1989, C. 502, PT. A, §23 (RPR)
Article 2-B: MAINE MICROENTERPRISE INITIATIVE HEADING: PL 2001, C. 471, PT. A, §7 (NEW)
§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.
[ 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; [2001, c. 471, Pt. A, §7 (NEW).]
B. Target aid to low-income individuals; or [2001, c. 471, Pt. A, §7 (NEW).]
C. Target aid to areas of high unemployment or to underserved areas of the State. [2001, c. 471, Pt. A, §7 (NEW).]
The department may establish additional criteria for assessing applications for fund grants.
[ 2001, c. 471, Pt. A, §7 (NEW) .]
SECTION HISTORY
2001, c. 471, §A7 (NEW).