§4960 — Title 42 The Public Health and Welfare | U.S. Code

Summary

The Director must not refuse help to any project, program, or public or private nonprofit group just because it has already been getting help for a long time before applying. The Director must award help based on merit and how well it furthers the VISTA program goals, taking into account the needs of both existing projects and possible new ones.

Title 42, §4960

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In reviewing an application for assistance under this part, the Director shall not deny such assistance to any project or program, or any public or private nonprofit organization, solely on the basis of the duration of the assistance such project, program, or organization has received under this part prior to the date of submission of the application. The Director shall grant assistance under this part on the basis of merit and to accomplish the goals of the VISTA program, and shall consider the needs and requirements of projects in existence on such date as well as potential new projects.

Notes & Related Subsidiaries

Editorial Notes

Prior Provisions

A prior section 109 of Pub. L. 93–113 was classified to section 4959 of this title, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 111–13, title II, § 2104, Apr. 21, 2009, 123 Stat. 1583, effective Oct. 1, 2009.

Amendments

1993—Pub. L. 103–82 amended section generally, substituting present provisions for provisions which related to: in subsec. (a), duration; in subsec. (b), consideration of application; in subsec. (c), new project or program; in subsec. (d), renewal of assistance; in subsec. (e), eligibility; and in subsec. (f), notice.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date

of 1993 AmendmentAmendment by Pub. L. 103–82 effective Oct. 1, 1993, see section 392 of Pub. L. 103–82, set out as a note under section 4951 of this title.

§4960 Applications for assistance