Us Code § 11824 - Applications
Full text of Us Code United States Code § 11824 — Applications, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 11824. Applications
(a) Submission of application
Any State, unit of local government (or combination of units of local government), agency, organization, institution, or individual desiring to receive a grant, or enter into a contract, under this subchapter shall submit an application at such time, in such manner, and containing or accompanied by such information as may be prescribed by the Federal officer who is authorized to make such grant or enter into such contract (hereinafter in this subchapter referred to as the "appropriate Federal officer").
(b) Contents of application
In accordance with guidelines established by the appropriate Federal officer, each application for assistance under this subchapter shall—
(1) set forth a project or activity for carrying out one or more of the purposes for which such grant or contract is authorized to be made and expressly identify each such purpose such project or activity is designed to carry out,
(2) provide that such project or activity shall be administered by or under the supervision of the applicant,
(3) provide for the proper and efficient administration of such project or activity,
(4) provide for regular evaluation of such project or activity,
(5) provide that regular reports on such project or activity shall be sent to the appropriate Federal officer, and
(6) provide for such fiscal control and fund accounting procedures as may be necessary to ensure prudent use, proper disbursement, and accurate accounting of funds received under this subchapter.
(Pub. L. 100–690, title III, §3514, Nov. 18, 1988, 102 Stat. 4256.)
About This Section
42 U.S.C. § 11824 is part of Title 42 of the United States Code. The United States Code is the official codification of federal statutes maintained by the Office of the Law Revision Counsel of the U.S. House of Representatives. Congress amends the Code through new public laws, which are eventually incorporated into the relevant title.
This section may be cited in legal writing as 42 U.S.C. § 11824. For the most current official text, including any recent amendments, use the official source links below. Do not rely on this page as the sole authority for legal citation or litigation.
How to Read This Statute
Statutes are organized by title, chapter, section, and subsection. Pay attention to words like "shall," "may," "and," and "or," because they determine whether a requirement is mandatory or permissive and whether multiple conditions must all be met. Historical notes and amendments often appear at the end of a section.
Using This Page
This page is intended for research and educational use. Lawyers, students, journalists, and compliance professionals can use it as a starting point, but should always verify the current text through an official government source before relying on it for legal advice, filings, or compliance decisions.