42 USC 3147 - Grants for training, research, and technical assistance

U.S Code last checked for updates: Nov 22, 2024

§ 3147.

Grants for training, research, and technical assistance

(a)

In general

(1)

Grants

(2)

Types of assistance

Grants under paragraph (1) may be used for—

(A)

project planning and feasibility studies;

(B)

demonstrations of innovative activities or strategic economic development investments;

(C)

management and operational assistance;

(D)

establishment of university centers;

(E)

establishment of business outreach centers;

(F)

studies evaluating the needs of, and development potential for, economic growth of areas that the Secretary determines have substantial need for the assistance;

(G)

studies that evaluate the effectiveness of coordinating projects funded under this chapter with projects funded under other Acts;

(H)

assessment, marketing, and establishment of business clusters; and

(I)

other activities determined by the Secretary to be appropriate.

(3)

Cooperation requirement

(b)

Methods of provision of assistance

In providing research and technical assistance under this section, the Secretary, in addition to making grants under subsection (a), may—

(1)

provide research and technical assistance through officers or employees of the Department;

(2)

pay funds made available to carry out this section to Federal agencies; or

(3)

employ private individuals, partnerships, businesses, corporations, or appropriate institutions under contracts entered into for that purpose.

(Pub. L. 89–136, title II, § 207, as added Pub. L. 105–393, title I, § 102(a), Nov. 13, 1998, 112 Stat. 3604; amended Pub. L. 108–373, title II, § 205, Oct. 27, 2004, 118 Stat. 1761.)

cite as: 42 USC 3147