To receive a grant, an applicant must:

   (1) Be a local government within this state;

   (2) Be able to demonstrate a clear need for the financial assistance made available through ss. 420.421–420.429; and

   (3) Be certified by the Neighborhood Reinvestment Corporation as a participant.

s. 6, ch. 79-259; s. 4, ch. 85-265.