§9913 Training, technical assistance, and other activities

Summary

The Secretary must use the money set aside in section 9903(b)(2) to pay for training, technical help, planning, evaluation, and ways to measure performance. The money is meant to help States fix program problems, watch program performance, and collect and report data. The Secretary can carry out these activities by grants, contracts, or cooperative agreements. Part of the money must be given out as described in subsection (c). When deciding what training and help to fund, the Secretary must focus on the needs of eligible groups and on improving program quality, including financial management. The process must include ways to respond to local needs and get ongoing input from national and State networks of eligible groups. Funds reserved under section 9903(b)(2)(A) must go directly to eligible entities or to statewide or local groups that have proven experience training people and organizations to serve low-income families and communities.