Section 12899g · Management and technical assistance

The Secretary may enter into contracts with a qualified public or private nonprofit agency to provide assistance to the Secretary in the management, supervision, and coordination of Youthbuild programs receiving assistance under this part.

The Secretary shall enter into contracts with a qualified public or private nonprofit agency to provide appropriate training, information, and technical assistance to sponsors of programs assisted under this part.

Technical assistance may also be provided in the development of program proposals and the preparation of applications for assistance under this part to eligible entities which intend or desire to submit such applications. Community-based organizations shall be given first priority in the provision of such assistance.

In each fiscal year, the Secretary shall reserve 5 percent of the amounts available for activities under this part pursuant to section 12870 of this title to carry out subsections (b) and (c) of this section.