(a) The Health Facilities Financing Authority may, pursuant to Chapter 7.2 (commencing with Section 15430) of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code, grant up to four hundred thousand dollars ($400,000) to each participating county to match other moneys, including loans, received by the county if needed for the costs of developmental activities approved by the department and the California Medical Assistance Commission.
(b) Funds may be provided to the county agencies selected as contractors under this article to assist in the design, development and installation of necessary program components. The award of these funds shall be based on criteria established by the department.