Section 1 Definitions - Massachusetts Statutes

Section 1. As used in this chapter the following words shall unless a contrary intention clearly appears, have the following meanings:—

“Commissioner”, the commissioner of administration, except that in sections 38A1/2 to 43H, inclusive, the word “commissioner” shall mean the commissioner of capital asset management and maintenance.

“Eligibility”, written criteria established before a request for applications that is used to determine if an application for an award of grant program resources is acceptable.

“Finance committee”, the committee of the executive council appointed to consider matters of finance.

“Grant program”, financial or technical assistance provided by a state agency or state authority, as defined in section 1 of chapter 29, available to a city, town or other public or private entity otherwise eligible.

“Grant program fiscal statement”, shall include: (1) a description of the substance of the application; (2) the average expected grant amount; (3) a listing of award recipients, including the award amount, if any, the fiscal year of the award and the date of award; (4) the estimated proportion of monies, in-kind match or other monies to be supplied by the award recipient and any other source from which such match will be required; (5) a description of the allocation formula and matching requirements, including whether the grant is distributed on the basis of a specified formula or at the grantor’s discretion; (6) a description of any constraints placed on the use of the grant; and (7) contact information, including the telephone number, postal address and internet email address to facilitate the application process.

“Grant program reference”, a description in electronic format that is retrievable and printable that shall include: (1) the grant program application; (2) the grant program eligibility criteria; (3) the application due date; and (4) the grant program fiscal statement.