OKLAHOMA NATIVE AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER AND MUSEUM.

SEC. 301. OKLAHOMA NATIVE AMERICAN CULTURAL CENTER AND MUSEUM. (a) Findings.—Congress makes the following findings: (1) In order to promote better understanding between Indian and non-Indian citizens of the United States, and in light of the Federal Government’s continuing trust responsibilities to Indian tribes, it is appropriate, desirable, and a proper function of the Federal Government to provide grants for the development of a museum designated to display the heritage and culture of Indian tribes. (2) In recognition of the unique status and history of Indian tribes in the State of Oklahoma and the role of the Federal Government in such history, it is appropriate and proper for the museum referred to in paragraph (1) to be located in the State of Oklahoma. (b) Grant.— (1) In general.—The Secretary shall offer to award financial assistance equaling not more than $33,000,000 and technical assistance to the Authority to be used for the development and construction of a Native American Cultural Center and Museum in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (2) Agreement.—To be eligible to receive a grant under paragraph (1), the appropriate official of the Authority shall— (A) enter into a grant agreement with the Secretary which shall specify the duties of the Authority under this section, including provisions for continual maintenance of the Center by the Authority without the use of Federal funds; and (B) demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the Secretary, that the Authority has raised, or has commitments from private persons or State or local government agencies for, an amount that is equal to not less than 66 percent of the cost to the Authority of the activities to be carried out under the grant. (3) Limitation.—The amount of any grant awarded under paragraph (1) shall not exceed 33 percent of the cost of the activities to be funded under the grant. (4) In-kind contribution.—When calculating the cost share of the Authority under this title, the Secretary shall reduce such cost share obligation by the fair market value of the approximately 300 acres of land donated by Oklahoma City for the Center, if Such land is used for the Center.116 STAT. 2844 (c) Definitions.—For the purposes of this title: (1) Authority.—The term “Authority” means the Native American Cultural and Educational Authority of Oklahoma, an agency of the State of Oklahoma. (2) Center.—The term “Center” means the Native American Cultural Center and Museum authorized pursuant to this section. (3) Secretary.—The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of the Interior. (d) Authorization of Appropriations.—There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to grant assistance under subsection (b)(1), $8,250,000 for each of fiscal years 2003 through 2006.