Section 1 Department of Veterans Affairs grant program for veterans’ employment and services clearinghouses
In general— The Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall make grants to 75 eligible entities to be used in accordance with subsection (c).
Eligible entities— To be eligible to receive a grant under this section an entity shall—
be a non-profit organization located in one of 75 cities selected by the Secretary for such purpose; and
submit to the Secretary an application containing such information and assurances as the Secretary may require.
Selection of cities— For purposes of the program under this section, the Secretary shall select the 75 cities in the United States with the largest populations of veterans.
Limitation— The Secretary may not award a grant under this section to more than one eligible entity located in the same city.
Use of funds— The recipient of a grant under this section shall use the grant to establish a clearinghouse to serve as a central location for veterans who reside in the city where the recipient is located to receive information about employment opportunities and services available for veterans in that city.
Report to Congress— Not later than December 31, 2015, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report containing an assessment of the grant program under this section and any recommendations of the Secretary regarding such program.