Application

(a) In general An entity seeking a grant under this title shall submit to the Attorney General an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Attorney General may reasonably require, including an assurance described in subsection (b). (b) Assurance described An assurance described in this subsection is an assurance that the entity has in place a policy protecting employees, persons, and communities served by the entity from discrimination under applicable civil rights laws, and that such policy includes protection from discrimination on the basis of gender-related identity, appearance, mannerisms, or other gender-related characteristics of an individual, regardless of the individual’s designated sex at birth. (c) Nonprofit expertise In addition to the assurance described in subsection (b), a nonprofit organization seeking a grant under this title shall demonstrate in its application that it has a proven history of— (1) successful engagement with populations experiencing homelessness and housing instability, including members of a population at higher risk of homelessness; or (2) assisting communities to engage in alternatives to penalizing homelessness.