(b) Program authorized
(1) Grants
(A) In general The Secretary may, from funds appropriated under section
1070f–6 of this title make grants to, or enter into contracts or cooperative agreements with, eligible partnerships to carry out the authorized activities described in section
1070f–3 of this title.
(B) Duration
Grants under this subpart shall be awarded for periods that do not exceed 5 years.
(2) Definition of eligible partnership
For purposes of this subpart, the term eligible partnership means a partnership consisting of 2 or more independent agencies, organizations, or institutions. The agencies, organizations, or institutions may include institutions of higher education, community organizations, and other public and private institutions, agencies, and organizations.
