Md. Code, Housing and Community Development § 6–504

(a) A corporation, a foundation, or any other legal entity is a community development organization eligible to apply for Program funds if:

(1) the purpose of the organization is to implement a clear revitalization strategy in a neighborhood or set of neighborhoods within Baltimore City or the inner–beltway communities of Baltimore County or Anne Arundel County; and

(2) no part of the organization’s net earnings inures to the benefit of a private shareholder or an individual holding an interest in the entity.

(b) The community development organization’s application must contain a neighborhood revitalization plan that includes community enhancement projects located within a sustainable community.

(c) A community development organization may apply with another community development organization or with a community development financial institution that has the capacity and experience to assist in the financing of real estate projects within the community.

(d) The community enhancement projects for which a community development organization applies for Program funds may be located in more than one political subdivision.