§2009bb–3 Supplements to Federal Grant Programs

Summary

Congress found that some States and local areas can’t fully use federal grants because they lack the money to match the grants or because the grant programs don’t have enough funds. The Authority, with the Federal cochairperson’s approval, may raise the federal share of a project to as much as 90% (except as provided in section 2009bb–5(b)). Even if other laws limit federal shares, who is eligible, or how much can be authorized, the Authority may do this and must pay the extra federal portion using funds made available under this subchapter. No federal money is given until the federal official in charge of the grant certifies the project follows the program rules and could be approved if funds were available. The Authority’s own approvals control and federal agencies must accept them, and the Federal cochairperson must accept required reports or documents.