Us Code § 18202 - Establishment of Pregnancy Assistance Fund
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§ 18202. Establishment of Pregnancy Assistance Fund
(a) In general
The Secretary, in collaboration and coordination with the Secretary of Education (as appropriate), shall establish a Pregnancy Assistance Fund to be administered by the Secretary, for the purpose of awarding competitive grants to States to assist pregnant and parenting teens and women.
(b) Use of Fund
A State may apply for a grant under subsection (a) to carry out any activities provided for in section 18203 of this title.
(c) Applications
To be eligible to receive a grant under subsection (a), a State shall submit to the Secretary an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require, including a description of the purposes for which the grant is being requested and the designation of a State agency for receipt and administration of funding received under this chapter.
(Pub. L. 111–148, title X, §10212, Mar. 23, 2010, 124 Stat. 932.)
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