42 U.S.C. § 12653o — National service programs clearing-

Page 8418 TITLE 42—THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE § 12653o research with respect to the eligible enti- ties and community organizations receiv- ing grants under subsections (d) and (l), and the initiatives supported by such eligi- ble entities and community organizations, to determine the success of the program carried out under this section in repli- cating, expanding, and supporting initia- tives, including— (I) the success of the initiatives in im- proving measurable outcomes; and (II) the success of the program in in- creasing philanthropic investments in philanthropically underserved commu- nities. (ii) Reports The Corporation shall submit periodic reports to the authorizing committees in- cluding— (I) the data collected and the results of the research under this subsection; (II) information on lessons learned about best practices from the activities carried out under this section, to im- prove those activities; and (III) a list of all eligible entities and community organizations receiving funds under this section. (iii) Public information The Corporation shall annually post the list described in clause (ii)(III) on the Cor- poration’s website. (B) Technical assistance The Corporation shall, directly or through contract, provide technical assistance to the eligible entities and community organiza- tions that receive grants under subsections (d) and (l). (C) Knowledge management The Corporation shall, directly or through contract, maintain a clearinghouse for infor- mation on best practices resulting from ini- tiatives supported by the eligible entities and community organizations. (D) Reservation Of the funds appropriated under section 12681(a)(4)(E) of this title for a fiscal year, not more than 5 percent may be used to carry out this subsection. (Pub. L. 101–610, title I, § 198K, as added Pub. L. 111–13, title I, § 1807, Apr. 21, 2009, 123 Stat. 1564.) Editorial Notes PRIOR PROVISIONS A prior section 12653k, Pub. L. 101–610, title I, § 195K, as added Pub. L. 102–484, div. A, title X, § 1092(a)(1), Oct. 23, 1992, 106 Stat. 2531, which set out other departments’ responsibilities to the Corps, was renumbered section 162 of Pub. L. 101–610 and transferred to section 12622 of this title. Prior sections 12653l to 12653n were renumbered by section 104(b) of Pub. L. 103–82 and transferred as fol- lows: Section 12653l, Pub. L. 101–610, title I, § 195L, as added Pub. L. 102–484, div. A, title X, § 1092(a)(1), Oct. 23, 1992, 106 Stat. 2532, which related to Advisory Board for the Corps, was renumbered section 163 of Pub. L. 101–610 and transferred to section 12623 of this title. Section 12653m, Pub. L. 101–610, title I, § 195M, as added Pub. L. 102–484, div. A, title X, § 1092(a)(1), Oct. 23, 1992, 106 Stat. 2532, which provided for annual evalua- tions of Corps programs, was renumbered section 164 of Pub. L. 101–610 and transferred to section 12624 of this title. Section 12653n, Pub. L. 101–610, title I, § 195N, as added Pub. L. 102–484, div. A, title X, § 1092(a)(1), Oct. 23, 1992, 106 Stat. 2532, which limited funding for Corps pro- grams, was renumbered section 165 of Pub. L. 101–610 and transferred to section 12625 of this title, prior to re- peal by Pub. L. 111–13, title I, § 1515, Apr. 21, 2009, 123 Stat. 1528. Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries EFFECTIVE DATE Section effective Oct. 1, 2009, see section 6101(a) of Pub. L. 111–13, set out as an Effective Date of 2009 Amendment note under section 4950 of this title. PART IV—NATIONAL SERVICE PROGRAMS CLEARINGHOUSES; VOLUNTEER GENERATION FUND § 12653o. National service programs clearing- houses (a) In general The Corporation shall provide assistance, by grant, contract, or cooperative agreement, to entities with expertise in the dissemination of information through clearinghouses to establish 1 or more clearinghouses for information regard- ing the national service laws, which shall in- clude information on service-learning and on service through other programs receiving assist- ance under the national service laws. (b) Function of clearinghouse Such a clearinghouse may— (1) assist entities carrying out State or local service-learning and national service programs with needs assessments and planning; (2) conduct research and evaluations con- cerning service-learning or programs receiving assistance under the national service laws, ex- cept that such clearinghouse may not conduct such research and evaluations if the recipient of the grant, contract, or cooperative agree- ment establishing the clearinghouse under this section is receiving funds for such purpose under part III of division B or under this divi- sion (not including this section); (3)(A) provide leadership development and training to State and local service-learning program administrators, supervisors, service sponsors, and participants; and (B) provide training to persons who can pro- vide the leadership development and training described in subparagraph (A); (4) facilitate communication among— (A) entities carrying out service-learning programs and programs offered under the national service laws; and (B) participants in such programs; (5) provide and disseminate information and curriculum materials relating to planning and operating service-learning programs and pro- grams offered under the national service laws, to States, territories, Indian tribes, and local entities eligible to receive financial assistance under the national service laws; (6) provide and disseminate information re- garding methods to make service-learning pro- Page 8419 TITLE 42—THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE § 12653p 1 So in original. 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(ii) has been enacted. grams and programs offered under the na- tional service laws accessible to individuals with disabilities; (7) disseminate applications in languages other than English; (8)(A) gather and disseminate information on successful service-learning programs and programs offered under the national service laws, components of such successful programs, innovative curricula related to service-learn- ing, and service-learning projects; and (B) coordinate the activities of the clearing- house with appropriate entities to avoid dupli- cation of effort; (9) make recommendations to State and local entities on quality controls to improve the quality of service-learning programs and programs offered under the national service laws; (10) assist organizations in recruiting, screening, and placing a diverse population of service-learning coordinators and program sponsors; (11) disseminate effective strategies for working with disadvantaged youth in national service programs, as determined by organiza- tions with an established expertise in working with such youth; and (12) carry out such other activities as the Chief Executive Officer determines to be ap- propriate. (Pub. L. 101–610, title I, § 198O, as added Pub. L. 111–13, title I, § 1808, Apr. 21, 2009, 123 Stat. 1572.) Editorial Notes PRIOR PROVISIONS A prior section 12653o, Pub. L. 101–610, title I, § 195O, as added Pub. L. 102–484, div. A, title X, § 1092(a)(1), Oct. 23, 1992, 106 Stat. 2532, which defined terms used in former part H of this subchapter, was renumbered sec- tion 166 of Pub. L. 101–610 and transferred to section 12626 of this title and subsequently renumbered section 165 of Pub. L. 101–610 by section 1516(1) of Pub. L. 111–13. Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries EFFECTIVE DATE Section effective Oct. 1, 2009, see section 6101(a) of Pub. L. 111–13, set out as an Effective Date of 2009 Amendment note under section 4950 of this title. § 12653p. Volunteer generation fund (a) Grants authorized Subject to the availability of appropriations for this section, the Corporation may make grants to State Commissions and nonprofit or- ganizations for the purpose of assisting the State Commissions and nonprofit organizations to— (1) develop and carry out volunteer programs described in subsection (c); and (2) make subgrants to support and create new local community-based entities that re- cruit, manage, or support volunteers as de- scribed in such subsection. (b) Application (1) In general Each State Commission or nonprofit organi- zation desiring a grant under this section shall submit an application to the Corporation at such time, in such manner, and accompanied by such information as the Corporation may reasonably require. (2) Contents Each application submitted pursuant to paragraph (1) shall contain— (A)(i) 1 a description of the program that the applicant will provide; (B) an assurance that the applicant will annually collect information on— (i) the number of volunteers recruited for activities carried out under this sec- tion, using funds received under this sec- tion, and the type and amount of activities carried out by such volunteers; and (ii) the number of volunteers managed or supported using funds received under this section, and the type and amount of activi- ties carried out by such volunteers; (C) a description of the outcomes the ap- plicant will use to annually measure and track performance with regard to— (i) activities carried out by volunteers; and (ii) volunteers recruited, managed, or supported; and (D) such additional assurances as the Cor- poration determines to be essential to en- sure compliance with the requirements of this section. (c) Eligible volunteer programs A State Commission or nonprofit organization receiving a grant under this section shall use the assistance— (1) directly to carry out volunteer programs or to develop and support community-based entities that recruit, manage, or support vol- unteers, by carrying out activities consistent with the goals of the subgrants described in paragraph (2); or (2) through subgrants to community-based entities to carry out volunteer programs or develop and support such entities that recruit, manage, or support volunteers, through 1 or more of the following types of subgrants: (A) A subgrant to a community-based enti- ty for activities that are consistent with the priorities set by the State’s national service plan as described in section 12638(e) of this title, or by the Corporation. (B) A subgrant to recruit, manage, or sup- port volunteers to a community-based enti- ty such as a volunteer coordinating agency, a nonprofit resource center, a volunteer training clearinghouse, an institution of higher education, or a collaborative partner- ship of faith-based and community-based or- ganizations. (C) A subgrant to a community-based enti- ty that provides technical assistance and support to— (i) strengthen the capacity of local vol- unteer infrastructure organizations; (ii) address areas of national need (as de- fined in section 12653b(a) of this title); and (iii) expand the number of volunteers na- tionally.