42 U.S.C. § 12653A
Section 12653a · Clearinghouses
Current version, with additions and removals from the September 21, 1993 version.
The Corporation shall provide assistance to appropriate entities to establish one or more clearinghouses, including the clearinghouse described in section 12551 of this title.
(1) In general
The President, acting through the Corporation, may make Presidential awards for service to individuals providing significant service, and to outstanding service programs.
(2) Individuals and programs
Notwithstanding section 12511 of this title—
(A) an individual receiving an award under this subsection need not be a participant in a program authorized under this chapter; and
(B) a program receiving an award under this subsection need not be a program authorized under this chapter.
(3) Nature of award
In making an award under this section to an individual or program, the President, acting through the Corporation—
(A) is authorized to incur necessary expenses for the honorary recognition of the individual or program; and
(B) is not authorized to make a cash award to such individual or program.
To be eligible to receive assistance under subsection (a) of this section, an entity shall submit an application to the Corporation at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Corporation may require.
An entity that receives assistance under subsection (a) of this section may—
(1) assist entities carrying out State or local community service programs with needs assessments and planning;
(2) conduct research and evaluations concerning community service;
(3)(A) provide leadership development and training to State and local community service program administrators, supervisors, and participants; and
(B) provide training to persons who can provide the leadership development and training described in subparagraph (A);
(4) facilitate communication among entities carrying out community service programs and participants;
(5) provide information, curriculum materials, and technical assistance relating to planning and operation of community service programs, to States and local entities eligible to receive funds under this subchapter;
(6)(A) gather and disseminate information on successful community service programs, components of such successful programs, innovative youth skills curriculum, and community service projects; and
(B) coordinate the activities of the clearinghouse with appropriate entities to avoid duplication of effort;
(7) make recommendations to State and local entities on quality controls to improve the delivery of community service programs and on changes in the programs under this subchapter; and
(8) carry out such other activities as the Chief Executive Officer determines to be appropriate.
The President, acting through the Corporation, shall ensure that information concerning individuals and programs receiving awards under this section is widely disseminated.