Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 7 - National Capital Strategic Economic Development Program
Section 6-703 - Eligible Programs; Use of Program Funds

(a)    The community enhancement projects eligible to receive Program funds include:
        (1)    down payment assistance for homebuyers to purchase and rehabilitate homes;
        (2)    programs to acquire or rehabilitate vacant or blighted properties;
        (3)    programs to improve existing residential and business properties;
        (4)    programs to achieve energy efficiency through weatherization and energy retrofits;
        (5)    development of affordable housing;
        (6)    development of mixed–use projects that combine housing, retail, and office space;
        (7)    development or enhancement of community open space or public infrastructure;
        (8)    workforce and employment development programs, when associated with other projects listed under this subsection;
        (9)    career and technical education and apprenticeship programs, when associated with other projects listed under this subsection; and
        (10)    strategic demolition.
    (b)    Program funds may be used for operating costs necessary to implement a community enhancement project.
    (c)    The Secretary may establish additional community enhancement projects eligible to receive Program funds.