(a) When reviewing and awarding grants under this part, the Department shall consider:(1) the equitable distribution of funds across all geographical regions of the State;(2) the adequacy of existing distribution organizations in the region served or intended to be served by the applicant;(3) the estimated population to be served by the applicant;(4) the applicant's level of experience in operating a distribution organization; and(5) the amount of funding and other resources available to the applicant.(b)(1) The Department may not release funds to a grantee under this part until the grantee establishes that the grantee has obtained matching resources or a commitment for matching resources that equals at least 50% of the grant amount.(2) The matching resources may be in the form of cash or an in-kind equivalent acceptable to the Department.