Pub. L. 88-560, tit. I, pt. 1, sec. 802

matching grants to states

EnactedYear: 1964Length: 347 wordsOfficial source
matching grants to states Sec. 802. (a) Subject to the provisions of this part and in accordance with regulations prescribed by him, the Administrator may make matching grants to States to assist m— (1) organizing, initiating, developing, or expanding programs to provide special training in skills needed for economic and efficient community development to those technical and professional people who are, or are training to be, employed by a governmental or public body which has responsibilities for community development; and (2) supporting State and local research that is needed in connection with housing programs and needs, public improvement programing, code problems, efficient land use, urban transportation, and similar community development problems, and collecting, collating, and publishing statistics and information relating to such research. 78 Stat. 803 (b) No grants may be made to a State under this part unless the Administrator has approved a plan for the State which— (1) sets forth the proposed use of the funds and the objectives to be accomplished; (2) explains the method by which the required amounts from non-Federal sources will be obtained; (3) provides such fiscal control and fund accounting procedures as may be reasonably necessary to assure proper disbursement of, and accounting for, Federal funds paid to the State under this part; (4) designates an officer or agency of the State government who has responsibility and authority for the administration of a statewide research and training program as the officer or agency with responsibility and authority for the execution of the State program under this part; and (5) provides that such officer or agency will make such reports to the Administrator, in such form, and containing such information, as may be reasonably necessary to enable the Administrator to perform his duties under this part. (c) No grant may be made under this part for any use unless an amount at least equal to such grant is made available from non-Federal sources for the same purpose and for concurrent use. (d) There is authorized to be appropriated for grants under this part, without fiscal year limitation, not to exceed $10,000,000.