State activities and subgrants

(a) In general A lead agency for a State that receives a BASE Grant pursuant to section 204 shall— (1) reserve not more than 10 percent of the grant funds to administer subgrants, provide technical assistance and support to enable all provider types to apply for, access, and manage the resources provided through such subgrants and other sources of public financial assistance available for the objectives of this title, publicize the availability of the subgrants, and carry out activities to increase the supply of child care services, under this title; and (2) with the remaining grant funds, make subgrants to eligible child care providers to carry out the activities described in section 210. (b) Subgrant period The lead agency shall make the subgrants for a period of 5 years. (c) Payment practices The lead agency shall make the subgrant payments in advance, with necessary adjustments on account of overpayments or underpayments.