US Code
CHAPTER 2005— URBAN PARK AND RECREATION RECOVERY PROGRAM
§ 200502. Federal assistance

(a)
Eligibility Determined by Secretary.—
Eligibility of general purpose local governments for assistance under this chapter
shall be based on need as determined by the Secretary. The Secretary shall publish in
the Federal Register a list of local governments eligible to participate in this
program, to be accompanied by a discussion of criteria used in determining eligibility.
Criteria shall be based on factors that the Secretary determines are related to
deteriorated recreational facilities or systems and physical and economic distress.
(b)
Additional Eligible General Purpose Local
Governments.—
In addition to eligible local governments established in accordance with subsection
(a), the Secretary may establish eligibility, in accord with the findings and purpose of
the Urban Park and Recreation Recovery Act of 1978 (Public Law
95–625, 92 Stat. 3538), of other general
purpose local governments in metropolitan statistical areas as defined by the Director
of the Office of Management and Budget.
(c)
Priority Criteria for Project Selection and Approval.—
(1)
In general.—
The Secretary shall establish priority criteria for project selection and
approval that consider such factors as—
(A)
population;
(B)
condition of existing recreation areas and facilities;
(C)
demonstrated deficiencies in access to neighborhood recreation
opportunities, particularly for minority and low- and moderate-income residents;
(D)
public participation in determining rehabilitation or development needs;
(E)
the extent to which a project supports or complements target activities
undertaken as part of a local government’s overall community development and
urban revitalization program;
(F)
the extent to which a proposed project would provide—
(i)
employment opportunities for minorities, youth, and low- and
moderate-income residents in the project neighborhood;
(ii)
for participation of neighborhood, nonprofit, or tenant organizations
in the proposed rehabilitation activity or in subsequent maintenance,
staffing, or supervision of recreation areas and facilities; or
(iii)
both; and
(G)
the amount of State and private support for a project as evidenced by
commitments of non-Federal resources to project construction or operation.
(2)
At-risk youth recreation grants.—
For at-risk youth recreation grants, the Secretary shall give a priority to
each of the following criteria:
(A)
Programs that are targeted to youth who are at the greatest risk of
becoming involved in violence and crime.
(B)
Programs that teach important values and life skills, including teamwork,
respect, leadership, and self-esteem.
(C)
Programs that offer tutoring, remedial education, mentoring, and counseling
in addition to recreation opportunities.
(D)
Programs that offer services during late night or other nonschool hours.
(E)
Programs that demonstrate collaboration between local park and recreation,
juvenile justice, law enforcement, and youth social service agencies and
nongovernmental entities, including the private sector and community and
nonprofit organizations.
(F)
Programs that leverage public or private recreation investments in the form
of services, materials, or cash.
(G)
Programs that show the greatest potential of being continued with
non-Federal funds or that can serve as models for other communities.
(d)
Limitation of Funds.—
Grants to discretionary applicants under subsection (b) may not be more than 15
percent of the total amount of funds appropriated under this chapter for rehabilitation
grants, innovation grants, and recovery action program grants.