Educational awards only program — Us Code Code § 12581a
Us Code Code § 12581a — Educational awards only program. Reproduced from the official United States Code, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.
§ 12581a. Educational awards only program
(a) In general
From amounts appropriated for a fiscal year to provide financial assistance under this division and consistent with the restriction in subsection (b), the Corporation may, through fixed-amount grants (in accordance with section 12581(l) of this title), provide operational support to programs that receive approved national service positions but do not receive funds under section 12571(a) of this title.
(b) Limit on Corporation grant funds
The Corporation may provide the operational support under this section for a program in an amount that is not more than $800 per individual enrolled in an approved national service position, or not more than $1,000 per such individual if at least 50 percent of the persons enrolled in the program are disadvantaged youth.
(c) Inapplicable provisions
The following provisions shall not apply to programs funded under this section:
(1) The limitation on administrative costs under section 12571(d) of this title.
(2) The matching funds requirements under section 12571(e) of this title.
(3) The living allowance and other benefits under sections 12583(e) and 12594 of this title (other than individualized support services for participants with disabilities under section 12594(f) of this title).
(Pub. L. 101–610, title I, §129A, as added Pub. L. 111–13, title I, §1307, Apr. 21, 2009, 123 Stat. 1505.)
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date
Section effective Oct. 1, 2009, see section 6101(a) of Pub. L. 111–13, set out as an Effective Date of 2009 Amendment note under section 4950 of this title.
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