20 U.S.C. § 1137a
Section 1137a · Innovative projects for community service
Amended 2 times on record
(1) In general
The Secretary is authorized, in accordance with the provisions of this subpart, to make grants to and enter into contracts with institutions of higher education (including combinations of such institutions) and with such other public agencies and nonprofit private organizations as the Secretary deems necessary for innovative projects designed to carry out the purpose of this subpart.
(2) Projects
The projects described in paragraph (1) may—
(A) support research regarding the effects of student community service organizations;
(B) provide assistance to student organizations that work with community service organizations;
(C) support linkages between youth corps programs, as described in section 12572(a)(2) of title 42 and institutions of higher education; and
(D) support innovative student service programs.
No grant may be made and no contract may be entered into under this section unless an application is made at such time, in such manner, and containing or accompanied by such information as the Secretary may require.
(1) Procedures
No application may be approved under subsection (b) of this section unless the National Board of the Fund for Improvement of Postsecondary Education, under procedures established by the Director of such Fund, approves the application.
(2) Special rule
The provisions of section 1135a 1(b) of this title shall apply to grants made under this subpart.
For the purpose of this subpart, the term “community service” means planned, supervised services designed to improve the quality of life for community residents, particularly community residents with low income, or to assist in the solution of particular problems related to the needs of such residents.
Editorial notes U.S. Code · Office of the Law Revision Counsel
Prior Provisions
Prior sections 1137a and 1137b were omitted in the general revision of this subchapter by Pub. L. 102 325.
Section 1137a, Pub. L. 89 329, title XI, §1112, as added Pub. L. 99 498, title XI, §1101, Oct. 17, 1986, 100 Stat. 1570, related to use of urban community service funds.
Section 1137b, Pub. L. 89 329, title XI, §1113, as added Pub. L. 99 498, title XI, §1101, Oct. 17, 1986, 100 Stat. 1570, related to contents for applications for urban community services projects.
Amendments
1993—Subsec. (a)(2)(C). Pub. L. 103 82 substituted “youth corps programs, as described in section 12572(a)(2) of title 42” for “youth corps as defined in section 12511(30) of title 42”.
Effective Date of 1993 Amendment
Amendment by Pub. L. 103 82 effective Oct. 1, 1993, see section 123 of Pub. L. 103 82, set out as a note under section 1701 of Title 16, Conservation.