On the recommendation of the Secretary, the Board of Public Works may make grants to counties, municipal corporations, and nonprofit organizations for:

(1) The conversion of public buildings or parts of buildings to assisted living facilities;

(2) The acquisition of existing buildings or parts of buildings for use as assisted living facilities;

(3) The renovation of assisted living facilities;

(4) The purchase of capital equipment for assisted living facilities; or

(5) The planning, design, and construction of assisted living facilities.