Summer enrichment expansion grants

(a) Definition of eligible entity In this section, the term eligible entity means— (1) a community-based organization; (2) an intermediary, or collaborative network, that supports local community-based organizations and has experience with, or relevant expertise in, supporting youth-serving programs or youth needs during out-of-school time; or (3) an institution of higher education. (b) Program authorized (1) In general From amounts made available to carry out this section, the Secretary shall make summer enrichment expansion grants, on a competitive basis, to eligible entities to enable the eligible entities to carry out Summer for All programs for the purposes of— (A) providing high-quality, affordable summer programming for youth, especially for low-income youth and rural youth, including youth of color; (B) ensuring that all youth have access to a safe, nurturing, and enriching environment during summer out-of-school time; and (C) improving the quality of summer programming across the United States and reducing learning loss during summer out-of-school time. (2) Duration A grant awarded under this section shall be for a period of not more than 4 fiscal years. (c) Application An eligible entity desiring a grant under this section shall submit an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require. (d) Priorities In awarding grants under this section, the Secretary shall give priority to eligible entities— (1) with a history of effectively serving low-income youth and their families; (2) proposing a Summer for All program that will primarily serve— (A) low-income youth; (B) English learners; (C) youth with disabilities; (D) youth experiencing homelessness; (E) youth experiencing food insecurity; (F) youth involved in the justice system; (G) youth in the foster care system; (H) youth who have not reached proficiency for their grade level on English language arts, mathematics, science, or social studies content area assessments; (I) rural youth; or (J) native or indigenous youth; (3) that will partner or contract with local youth-serving government entities, such as local educational agencies, parks and recreation departments, or public libraries, to offer the Summer for All program; (4) that will provide participants in the Summer for All program with safe, timely transportation services to and from summer programming, especially in rural or underserved areas; or (5) will use grant funds to carry out a Summer for All program that provides 2 or more eligible activities described in subsection (e)(1)(C). (e) Use of funds (1) Required uses An eligible entity that receives a grant under this section shall use grant funds to carry out a Summer for All program that— (A) serves youth by providing programming— (i) during the summer months when schools are closed; (ii) for not less than 5 days a week for a minimum of 5 weeks during the summer months; (iii) that requires participating youth to be physically present at a building or location designated by the eligible entity; and (iv) for participating youth whose household income would qualify the youth for a free or reduced price lunch under the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1751 et seq.), that is offered at no cost; (B) provides food at no cost to participating youth whose household income would qualify for free or reduced price lunch under such Act; and (C) includes activities or programming that— (i) fosters safe, healthy, supportive, and drug-free environments; (ii) supports youth academic enrichment; (iii) provides social and emotional learning; (iv) promotes health and safety practices; (v) supports a healthy, active lifestyle, including nutritional education and regular, structured physical education activities and programs, that help maintain the mental and physical well-being of youth; (vi) promotes volunteerism, community involvement, or service-learning, in which students use academic and civic knowledge and skills to address genuine community needs; (vii) helps prevent bullying and harassment; (viii) develops relationship-building skills, such as— (I) effective communication; and (II) improving safety through the recognition and prevention of coercion, violence, or abuse, including— (aa) teen and dating violence; (bb) stalking; (cc) domestic abuse; and (dd) sexual violence and harassment; (ix) provides mentoring and school counseling to participating youth, including youth who are at risk of— (I) academic failure; (II) dropping out of school; (III) involvement in criminal or delinquent activities; or (IV) drug use and abuse; (x) promotes career or workforce readiness or participation; (xi) promotes readiness for postsecondary education; or (xii) provides other experiences that contribute to a well-rounded education. (2) Allowable uses In addition to the uses required under paragraph (1), an eligible entity receiving a grant under this section may use grant funds for— (A) the recruitment, training, and retention of qualified staff members for the Summer for All program supported under the grant; (B) raising awareness about the Summer for All program in order to recruit and enroll program participants; and (C) other reasonable administrative costs of the Summer for All program. (f) Additional requirements (1) Subgrants and contracts Each recipient of a grant under this section shall provide the services and activities provided under the Summer for All program directly or through subgrants, contracts, or other arrangements with State educational agencies, local educational agencies, institutions of higher education, other public agencies including agencies of Indian Tribes, or private entities. (2) Nondiscrimination requirements An eligible entity receiving a grant under this section may not discriminate against any individual, including an employee, volunteer, participant, or other individual involved in the Summer for All program, who is receiving Federal financial assistance through the Summer for All program on the basis of that individual's actual or perceived race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), or disability. (g) Reporting requirements Each eligible entity receiving a grant under this section shall, on an annual basis, prepare and submit a report to the Secretary containing information about— (1) how the grant funds were used; (2) how many youth were served by activities supported by grant funds; and (3) how remaining unobligated grant funds will be used.