§1161n–3 Demonstration and Innovation Projects; Training and Resource Centers; and Research

Summary

The Secretary may use money from the funds appropriated under section 1161n–4 to make grants and contracts. Money available each year under section 1161n–1(a)(3) may pay for demonstration projects that test new ways to run cooperative education. Money under section 1161n–1(a)(4) may pay for training and resource centers that train staff, improve materials, give technical help to colleges, promote model programs for jobs in national need, support college partnerships, and encourage science and math programs for women and underrepresented minorities. Money under section 1161n–1(a)(5) may pay for research about cooperative education. Grants and contracts may go to colleges or groups of colleges, and to other public or private non-profit organizations that help meet the goals. No more than 3% of the yearly funds may be used for contracts with colleges, and no more than 3% may be used for contracts with other organizations. Recipients must use the federal money to add to non-Federal funding, not to replace it.