2020 US Code
Title 42 - The Public Health and Welfare
Chapter 119 - Homeless Assistance
Subchapter III - Federal Emergency Management Food and Shelter Program
Part B - Emergency Food and Shelter Grants
Sec. 11343 - Purposes of grants

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Citation 42 U.S.C. § 11343 (2020)
Section Name §11343. Purposes of grants
Section Text (a) Eligible activities

Grants to the National Board may be used—

(1) to supplement and expand ongoing efforts to provide shelter, food, and supportive services for homeless individuals with sensitivity to the transition from temporary shelter to permanent homes, and attention to the special needs of homeless individuals with mental and physical disabilities and illnesses, and to facilitate access for homeless individuals to other sources of services and benefits;

(2) to strengthen efforts to create more effective and innovative local programs by providing funding for them; and

(3) to conduct minimum rehabilitation of existing mass shelter or mass feeding facilities, but only to the extent necessary to make facilities safe, sanitary, and bring them into compliance with local building codes.

(b) Limitations on activities

(1) The National Board may only provide funding provided under this part for—

(A) programs undertaken by private nonprofit organizations and local governments; and

(B) programs that are consistent with the purposes of this subchapter.


(2) The National Board may not carry out programs directly.

Source Credit

(Pub. L. 100–77, title III, §313, July 22, 1987, 101 Stat. 492.)

Publication Title United States Code, 2018 Edition, Supplement 2, Title 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
Category Bills and Statutes
Collection United States Code
SuDoc Class Number Y 1.2/5:
Contained Within Title 42 - THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
CHAPTER 119 - HOMELESS ASSISTANCE
SUBCHAPTER III - FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT FOOD AND SHELTER PROGRAM
Part B - Emergency Food and Shelter Grants
Sec. 11343 - Purposes of grants
Contains section 11343
Date 2020
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 13, 2021
Positive Law No
Disposition standard
Statutes at Large References 101 Stat. 492
Public Law References Public Law 100-77
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