42-U.S.C.-11343

§11343 – Purposes of Grants

Pathway

Title 42 > Chapter 119 > Subchapter III > Part B > Section 11343

Details

• Reference: Section 11343
• Legend: §11343 – Purposes of Grants
• USCode Year: 2011

Provision Content

(a) Eligible activities

Grants to the National Board may be used—

(1) to supplement and expand ongoing efforts to provide shelter, food, and supportive services for homeless individuals with sensitivity to the transition from temporary shelter to permanent homes, and attention to the special needs of homeless individuals with mental and physical disabilities and illnesses, and to facilitate access for homeless individuals to other sources of services and benefits;

(2) to strengthen efforts to create more effective and innovative local programs by providing funding for them; and

(3) to conduct minimum rehabilitation of existing mass shelter or mass feeding facilities, but only to the extent necessary to make facilities safe, sanitary, and bring them into compliance with local building codes.

(b) Limitations on activities

(1) The National Board may only provide funding provided under this part for—

(A) programs undertaken by private nonprofit organizations and local governments; and

(B) programs that are consistent with the purposes of this subchapter.

(2) The National Board may not carry out programs directly.

(Pub. L. 100–77, title III, §313, July 22, 1987, 101 Stat. 492.)

U.S. Encyclopedia of Law Coverage

42-U.S.C.-11320 in the Legal Encyclopedia: Welfare

In this entry about 42-U.S.C.-11320, find legal reference material, bibliographies and premiere content related to welfare in the American Encyclopedia of Law, presenting a comprehensive view of the United States welfare-specific issues, written by authorities in the field.

42-U.S.C.-11316 in the Legal Encyclopedia: Homeless Assistance

In this entry about 42-U.S.C.-11316, find legal reference material, bibliographies and premiere content related to homeless assistance in the American Encyclopedia of Law, presenting a comprehensive view of the United States homeless assistance-specific issues, written by authorities in the field.

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