Requirements for innovation and recreation program grants

(a) Priority criteria The Secretary shall establish priority criteria for the selection and approval of projects and programs to be funded by an innovation and recreation program grant made pursuant to section 103(a)(2), including whether and the extent to which the project or program— (1) promotes the unique integration of recreation with other community services, such as transportation, public housing and public safety, either to expand or update current services or to link programs within the social service structure of a neighborhood or between neighborhoods; (2) utilizes new management and cost-saving or service-efficient approaches for improving the delivery of recreation services; (3) serves communities with a high population of active military families or veterans; (4) ensures accessibility to therapeutic recreation services and provides recreation opportunities for injured or disabled members of the Armed Forces; (5) employs veterans or youth, or uses youth volunteers; (6) enhances or expands youth development in neighborhoods and communities by engaging youth in environmental stewardship, conservation, and service projects; (7) targets youth that are at the greatest risk of becoming involved in violence and crime; (8) demonstrates past success in providing constructive alternatives to youth at risk for engaging in criminal behavior; (9) demonstrates collaboration between local park and recreation, juvenile justice, law enforcement, and youth social service agencies and nongovernmental entities, including private, nonprofit agencies; and (10) shows the greatest potential of being continued with non-Federal funds or may serve as models for other communities. (b) Special considerations Each innovation and recreation program grant shall be used in accordance with the goals, priorities, and implementation strategies expressed in the local park and recreation recovery action program established pursuant to section 106 for the eligible local government receiving the grant, with particular regard to the special considerations set forth in the program pursuant to section 106(b).