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42 U.S. Code § 1397mm. Grants to improve outreach and enrollment
(a) Outreach and enrollment grants; national campaign
(1) In general
From the amounts appropriated under subsection (g), subject to paragraphs (2) and (3), the Secretary shall award grants to eligible entities during the period of fiscal years 2009 through 2029 to conduct outreach and enrollment efforts that are designed to increase the enrollment and participation of eligible children under this subchapter and subchapter XIX.
(2) Ten percent set aside for national enrollment campaign
An amount equal to 10 percent of such amounts shall be used by the Secretary for expenditures during such period to carry out a national enrollment campaign in accordance with subsection (h).
(3) Ten percent set aside for evaluating and providing technical assistance to grantees
For the period of fiscal years 2024 through 2029, an amount equal to 10 percent of such amounts shall be used by the Secretary for the purpose of evaluating and providing technical assistance to eligible entities awarded grants under this section.
(b) Priority for award of grants
(1) In generalIn awarding grants under subsection (a), the Secretary shall give priority to eligible entities that—
(A) propose to target geographic areas with high rates of—
(i)
eligible but unenrolled children, including such children who reside in rural areas; or
(ii)
racial and ethnic minorities and health disparity populations, including those proposals that address cultural and linguistic barriers to enrollment; and
(B)
submit the most demonstrable evidence required under paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (c).