(a)The purpose of the Program is to provide political subdivisions and nonprofit organizations with financial assistance for museums.
(b)The Program shall make grants from the MHT Grant Fund under § 5A-328 of this subtitle to political subdivisions and nonprofit organizations for use by museums for:
(1)research related to collections, exhibits, or other educational activities;
(2)the care, conservation, interpretation, and documentation of collections;
(3)the planning, design, and construction of exhibits;
(4)educational programs and projects;
(5)the development of master plans for museums, including activities required to achieve accreditation by the American Association of Museums or another appropriate entity;
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(a) The purpose of the Program is to provide political subdivisions and nonprofit organizations with financial assistance for museums.
(b) The Program shall make grants from the MHT Grant Fund under § 5A-328 of this subtitle to political subdivisions and nonprofit organizations for use by museums for:
(1) research related to collections, exhibits, or other educational activities;
(2) the care, conservation, interpretation, and documentation of collections;
(3) the planning, design, and construction of exhibits;
(4) educational programs and projects;
(5) the development of master plans for museums, including activities required to achieve accreditation by the American Association of Museums or another appropriate entity;
(6) minor structural modifications to existing museum facilities;
(7) the development of plans and specifications and the provision of architectural, engineering, or other special services directly related to the construction or rehabilitation of museum facilities; or
(8) operating support for any museum-related activity, including activities described in items (1) through (7) of this subsection.
(c) On or before December 31 of each year, the Trust shall report to the Governor and, subject to § 2-1257 of the State Government Article, to the General Assembly on the financial status and the activities of the Program for the preceding fiscal year.