2019 US Code
Title 51 - National and Commercial Space Programs
Subtitle IV - Aeronautics and Space Research and Education
Chapter 403 - National Space Grant College and Fellowship Program
Sec. 40305 - Specific national needs

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Citation 51 U.S.C. § 40305 (2019)
Section Name §40305. Specific national needs
Section Text

(a) Identification of Specific Needs and Grant-Making and Contracting Authority.—The Administrator shall identify specific national needs and problems relating to space. The Administrator may make grants or enter into contracts under this section with respect to such needs or problems. The amount of any such grant or contract may equal up to 100 percent of the total cost of the project involved.

(b) Applications for Grants or Contracts.—Any person may apply to the Administrator for a grant or contract under this section. In addition, the Administrator may invite applications with respect to specific national needs or problems identified under subsection (a). Application shall be made in such form and manner, and with such content and other submissions, as the Administrator shall by regulation prescribe. Any grant made, or contract entered into, under this section shall be subject to the limitations and provisions set forth in paragraphs (2) and (4) of section 40304(d) of this title and to such other terms, conditions, and requirements as the Administrator considers necessary or appropriate.

Source Credit

(Pub. L. 111–314, §3, Dec. 18, 2010, 124 Stat. 3385.)

Editorial Notes
Historical and Revision Notes
Revised SectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)
40305 42 U.S.C. 2486e. Pub. L. 100–147, title II, §207, Oct. 30, 1987, 101 Stat. 873.

In subsection (a), the words "up to 100 percent" are substituted for "100 percent, or any lesser percent" to eliminate unnecessary words.

Publication Title United States Code, 2018 Edition, Supplement 1, Title 51 - NATIONAL AND COMMERCIAL SPACE PROGRAMS
Category Bills and Statutes
Collection United States Code
SuDoc Class Number Y 1.2/5:
Contained Within Title 51 - NATIONAL AND COMMERCIAL SPACE PROGRAMS
Subtitle IV - Aeronautics and Space Research and Education
CHAPTER 403 - NATIONAL SPACE GRANT COLLEGE AND FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM
Sec. 40305 - Specific national needs
Contains section 40305
Date 2019
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 24, 2020
Positive Law Yes
Disposition standard
Statutes at Large References 101 Stat. 873
124 Stat. 3385
Public Law References Public Law 100-147, Public Law 111-314
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