ENHANCEMENT OF NATIONAL GUARD YOUTH CHALLENGE PROGRAM.

SEC. 516. ENHANCEMENT OF NATIONAL GUARD YOUTH CHALLENGE PROGRAM. (a) Authority.—During fiscal years 2022 and 2023, the Secretary of Defense may provide assistance to a National Guard Youth Challenge Program of a State— (1) in addition to assistance under subsection (d) of section 509 of title 32, United States Code; (2) that is not subject to the matching requirement under such subsection; and (3) for— (A) new program start-up costs; or (B) a workforce development program. (b) Limitations.— (1) Matching.—The Secretary may not provide additional assistance under this section to a State that does not comply with the fund matching requirement under such subsection regarding assistance under such subsection. (2) Total assistance.—Total assistance under this section to all States may not exceed $5,000,000 of the funds appropriated for the National Guard Youth Challenge Program for fiscal year 2022. (c) Reporting.—Any assistance provided under this section shall be included in the annual report under subsection (k) of section 509 of such title.