§ 7-1504. Funding.

   (a) Annual budget. -- The Governor shall provide $ 500,000 in the annual State budget to carry out the provisions of this subtitle.

(b) Sources of funding. -- Subject to subsection (c) of this section, the operation of the Center shall be supported by funds:

   (1) As provided by the Governor in the annual State budget;

   (2) Grants or other assistance from local education agencies;

   (3) Federal grants; and

   (4) Any other grants or contributions from public or private entities received by the Center.

(c) Distribution of grants. -- The Governing Board shall distribute 10% of each grant received by the Center as follows:

   (1) If the grant is designated for the Center, in equal amounts to Bowie State University and, if satellite offices are established under § 7-1502(f) of this subtitle, the institutions of higher education where satellite offices are located;

   (2) If the grant is designated for the Center office at Bowie State University or for a satellite office, to the institution of higher education where the designated office is located; or

   (3) If the grant is designated for a combination of Center offices, to the institutions of higher education where the designated offices are located.

HISTORY: 2013, ch. 372.