10- 144 C.M.R. ch. 512, § V

Current through 2024-51, December 18, 2024
Section 144-512-V - DEPARTMENTAL FUNDING AWARDS
A. Funding for the state match will come from non-federal funds which are not used to match other federal funding.
B. The State may make awards to the lead community organization when the applicant meets the criteria in Section III, as verified in a contract with a lead community organization.
C. The State will sign a Memorandum of Understanding with the designated lead community organization in the HPSA in which the student resides, to define the role of the lead community organization to include:
1. The assurances listed in Section IV, as verified in a written agreement between the recipient and the lead community organization.
2. An agreement to notify the State one month prior to the placement of health professionals to begin service obligation.
3. A commitment to provide the matching share of 45% of the total scholarship amount, for a designated amount.
4. An agreement to accept responsibility for any expenditures over the approved amount.
5. Acknowledgment of its responsibility for resolving any breach of contract between the scholarship recipient and the community.
6. A plan for retention and making available all records under this agreement, including provision of copies for state files.
D. The amount of funding available will depend on the funding from the respective federal, state, and community sources.

10- 144 C.M.R. ch. 512, § V