Page:United States Statutes at Large Volume 112 Part 4.djvu/1022

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112 STAT. 2754 PUBLIC LAW 105-285—OCT. 27, 1998 "(3) at least one nutritious meal daily, without charge, for participating youth during each day of participation; "(4) high quality instruction in a variety of sports (that shall include swimming and that may include dance and any other high quality recreational activity) provided by coaches and teachers from institutions of higher education and from elementary and secondsiry schools (as defined in section 14101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 8801)); and "(5) enrichment instruction and information on matters relating to the well-being of youth, to include educational opportunities and information on study practices, education for the prevention of drug and alcohol abuse, and information on health and nutrition, career opportunities, and family and job responsibilities. "(c) ADVISORY COMMITTEE; PARTNERSHIPS. —The eligible service provider shall, in each community in which a program is funded under this section— "(1) ensure that— "(A) a community-based advisory committee is established, with representatives from local youth, family, and social service organizations, schools, entities providing park and recreation services, and other community-based organizations serving high-risk youth; or "(B) an existing community-based advisory board, commission, or committee with similar membership is utilized to serve as the committee described in subparagraph (A); and "(2) enter into formal partnerships with youth-serving organizations or other appropriate social service entities in order to link program participants with year-round services in their home communities that support and continue the objectives of this subtitle. "(d) ELIGIBLE PROVIDERS.—^A service provider that is a national private, nonprofit organization, a coalition of such organizations, or a private, nonprofit organization applying jointly with a business concern shall be eligible to apply for a grant under this section if— "(1) the applicant has demonstrated experience in operating a program providing instruction to low-income youth; "(2) the applicant agrees to contribute an amount (in cash or in kind, fairly evaluated) of not less than 25 percent of the amount requested, for the program funded through the grant; "(3) the applicant agrees to use no funds from a grant authorized under this section for administrative expenses; and "(4) the applicant agrees to comply with the regulations or program guidelines promulgated by the Secretary for use of funds made available through the grant. "(e) APPLICATION PROCESS.— To be eligible to receive a grant under this section, a service provider shall submit to the Secretary, for approval, an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require. "(f) PROMULGATION OF REGULATIONS OR PROGRAM GUIDE- LINES. —The Secretary shall promulgate regulations or program guidelines to ensure funds made available through a grant made