Sec. 6. Grants to public and private entities to study housing discrimination
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The Secretary shall carry out a competitive matching grant program to assist public and private nonprofit organizations in— conducting comprehensive studies that examine— the causes of housing discrimination and segregation; the effects of housing discrimination and segregation on education, poverty, economic development, health, and other socioeconomic factors; or the incidences, causes, and effects of housing discrimination based on veteran and military status; and implementing pilot projects that test solutions that will help prevent or alleviate housing discrimination and segregation.
To be eligible to receive a grant under this section, a public or private nonprofit organization shall— submit an application to the Secretary that contains— the issues the applicant will address and a justification for the need to address those issues; the applicant’s experience in formulating or carrying out programs or activities described in this section; and the geographical area and period of time to be studied; and agree to provide matching non-Federal funds for 10 percent of the total amount of the grant, which matching funds may include monetary donations and items donated on an in-kind contribution basis.
A public or private nonprofit organization applying for a grant under this section may partner with an academic or educational organization or institution for the purpose of carrying out activities assisted with the grant amounts. The Secretary shall submit a report to Congress on a biennial basis that provides a detailed summary of the results of the comprehensive studies and pilot projects carried out under subsection (a), together with any recommendations or proposals for legislative or administrative actions to address any issues raised by the studies and pilot projects.
The Secretary may submit the reports required under paragraph
(1)as part of the reports prepared in accordance with paragraphs
(2)and
(6)of section 808(e) of the Fair Housing Act ( 42 U.S.C. 3608(e) ) and section 561(j) of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1987 ( 42 U.S.C. 3616a(j) ). There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $5,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2021 through 2025.
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Sec. 6
Grants to public and private entities to study housing discrimination
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