42 U.S.C. § 11443
Section 11443 · Application
Amended 2 times on record
Each applicant which desires to receive a demonstration grant under this part shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and containing or accompanied by such information as the Secretary may reasonably require. Each such application shall include—
(1) a description of the activities for which assistance is sought;
(2) plans for the coordination and outreach activities, particularly with case managers and care providers, designed to achieve referral of homeless individuals to the demonstration projects authorized by this part or other related programs providing services necessary to address the multiple needs of homeless individuals;
(3) plans to offer on the street or in-shelter outreach and assessment activities and where practicable, pre-employment services, so as to increase the participation of homeless individuals in the demonstration project and to contract for, or provide, training services and activities;
(4) a description of the standards by which performance may be measured under the demonstration project, together with assurances that a preliminary evaluation of the project will be completed not later than the end of the first year for which assistance is sought;
(5) assurances that the recipient of demonstration grants under this part will pay the non-Federal share of the activities for which assistance is sought from non-Federal sources; and
(6) such additional assurances as the Secretary determines are necessary to insure compliance with the requirements of this part.
(1) In general
In awarding grants under this part, the Secretary of Labor may give special consideration to applicants that will implement projects that will serve areas of greatest need, including urban and rural areas, as demonstrated by—
(A) the large number or concentration of homeless individuals in the project area relative to other similar areas of jurisdiction;
(B) the high rates of poverty in the project area as determined by the census; or
(C) the lack of available low cost or affordable housing within the project area, as measured by such indicators as high average local rents or vacancy rates.
(2) Holistic service approach
In awarding grants under this part, the Secretary of Labor may give special consideration to applicants that will implement programs that include formal reciprocal referral agreements with other programs such as substance abuse counseling, local shelters, and subsidized housing that provide a holistic service approach on an individual case management basis.
Editorial notes U.S. Code · Office of the Law Revision Counsel
Termination of Section
For termination of section on Dec. 31, 1997, see section 11450 of this title.
Amendments
1990—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 101–645, §621(a)(1)(A), designated existing provision as subsec. (a) and inserted heading.
Subsec. (a)(2). Pub. L. 101–645, §621(a)(1)(B), inserted before semicolon at end “or other related programs providing services necessary to address the multiple needs of homeless individuals”.
Subsec. (a)(3). Pub. L. 101–645, §621(a)(1)(C), inserted “on the street or” before “in-shelter”.
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 101–645, §621(a)(1)(D), added subsec. (b).