Summer programming State grants

(a) Definition of eligible entity In this section, the term eligible entity means— (1) the Governor or other chief executive officer of a State; (2) a State educational agency; or (3) the governing body of an Indian Tribe. (b) Grants authorized (1) In general From amounts made available to carry out this section, the Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of Education, shall award summer programming State grants, on a competitive basis, to eligible entities to enable the eligible entities to— (A) plan and implement sustainable strategies that address gaps in access to high-quality summer enrichment programs for youth; (B) build partnerships between local educational agencies, local governments, and community-based organizations to maximize the impact and availability of summer enrichment programs; and (C) establish summer programming opportunities for kids and their families that may exist outside of the traditional summer camp or enrichment experience. (2) Duration A grant under this section shall be awarded for a period of not more than 4 fiscal years. (c) Application; award basis (1) Application An eligible entity desiring a grant under this section shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require. (2) Award basis In awarding grants under this section, the Secretary shall give priority to eligible entities that— (A) demonstrate that activities funded by the grant will be sustainable beyond the term of the grant; (B) establish an organization or mechanism to solicit and incorporate feedback from stakeholders, including representatives of community-based organizations, educators, municipal representatives, and parents, in the implementation of activities supported under the grant; or (C) plan to use funds for a variety of programs and strategies to expand summer enrichment programming for underserved communities and at-risk youth. (d) Eligible activities An eligible entity that receives a grant under this section shall use grant funds to— (1) expand access to summer enrichment programs in underserved communities; (2) improve the safety and quality of summer enrichment programs primarily serving underserved communities; (3) organize a diverse group of stakeholders to determine gaps in access to summer enrichment programming and developing plans to address these gaps in a long-term, sustainable way; (4) expand access to enrichment activities at libraries, parks and recreation departments, museums, and other nonprofit entities that serve families during the summer months when schools are closed; or (5) address barriers to partnerships between local educational agencies, local governments, and community-based organizations in providing summer enrichment programs. (e) Additional requirements (1) Transfer authority An eligible entity receiving a grant under this section may transfer grant funds to a community-based organization, a Tribal organization (as that term is defined in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5304)), a public benefit corporation involved in the transportation of passengers or cargo, or a special-purpose unit of State or local government, in order to carry out activities described in subsection (d). (2) Contracts and grants An eligible entity receiving a grant under this section may carry out the activities described in subsection (d) directly or through subgrants, contracts, or cooperative agreements. (3) Nondiscrimination requirements An eligible entity receiving a grant under this section may not discriminate against any employee, volunteer, participant, or other individual otherwise involved in programming receiving Federal financial assistance under this section on the basis of that individual's actual or perceived race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), or disability. (f) Reporting requirements (1) In general 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— (A) how the grant funds were used; (B) how the eligible entity solicited feedback from stakeholders in the use of funds; (C) how many youth have been served by activities supported by grant funds; (D) how the entity improved access to summer enrichment programs for underserved communities and at-risk youth; and (E) how the entity improved the quality of summer enrichment programs for underserved communities and at-risk youth. (2) Public availability The Secretary shall, on an annual basis, make public the reports received under paragraph (1).