Title 42, The Public Health and WelfareRelease 119-110

§18202 Establishment of Pregnancy Assistance Fund

Title 42 › CHAPTER 158 — SUPPORT FOR PREGNANT AND PARENTING TEENS AND WOMEN › § 18202

Last updated Sep 22, 2026|Official source

Summary

The Secretary must set up and run a Pregnancy Assistance Fund to give competitive grants to states that help pregnant and parenting teens and women. The Secretary should work with the Secretary of Education when needed. States can apply for grants to carry out the activities listed in section 18203. To be eligible, a state must send an application in the form and timing the Secretary requires, describe how it will use the money, and name a state agency to receive and manage the funds.

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Title 42, §18202

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(a)In general

The Secretary, in collaboration and coordination with the Secretary of Education (as appropriate), shall establish a Pregnancy Assistance Fund to be administered by the Secretary, for the purpose of awarding competitive grants to States to assist pregnant and parenting teens and women.

(b)Use of Fund

A State may apply for a grant under subsection (a) to carry out any activities provided for in section 18203 of this title.

(c)Applications

To be eligible to receive a grant under subsection (a), a State shall submit to the Secretary an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require, including a description of the purposes for which the grant is being requested and the designation of a State agency for receipt and administration of funding received under this chapter.

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Citation

42 U.S.C. § 18202

Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare

Last Updated

Sep 22, 2026

Release point: 119-110