Sec. 30. PILOT PROJECTS TO ENCOURAGE THE USE OF PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS COMMITTED TO ADDRESSING FOOD INSECURITY
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## SEC. 30 PILOT PROJECTS TO ENCOURAGE THE USE OF PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS COMMITTED TO ADDRESSING FOOD INSECURITY **[**[7 U.S.C. 2036d](/us/usc/t7/s2036d)**]** ###
(a)In General The Secretary may, on application of eligible entities, approve not more than 10 pilot projects to support public-private partnerships that address food insecurity and poverty. ###
(b)Definitions For purposes of this section— ####
(1)the term “eligible entity” means— #####
(A)a nonprofit organization; #####
(B)a community-based organization; #####
(C)an institution of higher education; or #####
(D)a private entity, as determined by the Secretary; and ####
(2)the term “public agency” means a department, agency, other unit, or instrumentality of Federal, State, or local government. ###
(c)Project Requirements Projects approved under this section shall— ####
(1)be limited to 2 years in length; and ####
(2)include a collaboration between one or more public agencies and one or more eligible entities that— #####
(A)improves the effectiveness and impact of the supplemental nutrition assistance program; #####
(B)develops food security solutions that are specific to the needs of a community or region; and #####
(C)strengthens the capacity of communities to address food insecurity and poverty. ###
(d)Evaluation The Secretary shall provide for an independent evaluation of pilot projects approved under this section that includes— ####
(1)a summary of the activities conducted under the pilot projects; ####
(2)an assessment of the effectiveness of the pilot projects; and ####
(3)best practices regarding the use of public-private partnerships to improve the effectiveness of public benefit programs to address food insecurity and poverty. ###
(e)Funding ####
(1)Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $5,000,000 to remain available until expended. ####
(2)Appropriation in advance Only funds appropriated under paragraph
(1)in advance specifically to carry out this section shall be available to carry out this section.
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PILOT PROJECTS TO ENCOURAGE THE USE OF PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS COMMITTED TO ADDRESSING FOOD INSECURITY
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