PUBLIC LAW 99-498—OCT. 17, 1986
100 STAT. 1571
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"(1) contain assurances that the chief executive officer of the local government has been given a reasonable opportunity to review and comment on the proposed project or projects; and "(2) show participation of any local agency of general government and of the community in the development and implementation of each project for which assistance is sought. "(b) SELECTION PRIORITIES.—The Secretary shall give priority to applications which contain cooperative arrangements among urban universities, community colleges, and other institutions of higher education and other entities in the public, private, and nonprofit sectors within an urban area. .
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"PART C—GENERAL PROVISIONS "ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS
"SEC. 1121. (a) PEER REVIEW.—The Secretary shall designate a 20 USC 1138. peer review panel to review applications submitted under parts A and B of this title and make recommendations for funding to the Secretary. In selecting the peer review panel, the Secretary shall consult with other appropriate Cabinet-level officials and non-Federal organizations, to ensure that the panel will be geographically balanced and be composed of an equal number of representatives from public and private higher education, labor, business, and State and local government who have expertise in economic development and urban community service. "(b) DURATION OF GRANTS.—Subject to the availability of appropriations, grants under parts A and B may be made on a multiyear basis, except that no institution, individually or as a participant in a combination of such institutions may receive a grant for one project for more than 5 years. "(c) GEOGRAPHIC DISTRIBUTION.—The Secretary shall award grants under parts A and B in such a manner as to achieve broad and equitable distribution of assistance throughout the Nation. "(d) NON-FEDERAL MATCH REQUIRED.—An applicant under parts A and B and the organizations associated with its application shall contribute to the conduct of the program supported by the grant an amount from non-Federal sources equal to at least one-fourth the amount of the grant, which contribution may be in cash or in services, supplies, or equipment. "(e)
WAIVER OF MATCHING REQUIREMENT.—The Secretary
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waive the requirement of subsection (d) with respect to an eligible institution that demonstrates a unique hardship that precludes its compliance with that requirement. "AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS
"SEC. 1122. There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out 20 USC ii38a. parts A and B of this title $15,000,000 for fiscal year 1987 and such sums as may be necessary for each of the 4 succeeding fiscal years. The Secretary shall allocate 66% percent of the funds appropriated under this title for part A and 33% percent for part B. DEFINITIONS 20 USC 1138b. "SEC. 1123. As used in this title— "(1) the term 'eligible institution' has the meaning given such term by section 435(a) of this Act;
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