Title 42 — The Public Health and WelfareRelease 119-73not60
§18202 Establishment of Pregnancy Assistance Fund
Title 42 › Chapter 158— SUPPORT FOR PREGNANT AND PARENTING TEENS AND WOMEN › § 18202
Summary
The Secretary must create a Pregnancy Assistance Fund to award competitive grants to States to help pregnant and parenting teens and women. States may apply to carry out activities listed in section 18203. To qualify, a State must apply and include the grant purpose and the State agency that will manage funds.
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Title 42, §18202
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(a)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)A State may apply for a grant under subsection (a) to carry out any activities provided for in section 18203 of this title.
(c)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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42 U.S.C. § 18202
Title 42 — The Public Health and Welfare
Last Updated
Apr 5, 2026
Release point: 119-73not60