Section 1 Grants for education programs on the history of the treatment of Italian Americans during World War II
Authorization of grants—
In general— The Secretary of Education may provide grants for education programs on the history of the treatment of Italian Americans during World War II.
Maximum grant amount— A grant awarded under this section may not exceed $50,000.
Use of Funds— An eligible entity that receives a grant under this section shall use the grant funds to develop and implement public awareness education programs on the history of the treatment of Italian Americans during World War II.
Application— To be selected to receive a grant under this section, an eligible entity shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require.
Priority— In awarding grants under subsection (a), the Secretary shall give priority to Italian American historical and cultural organizations.
Eligible entity defined— In this section, the term “eligible entity” means—
Italian American historical and cultural organizations; and
such other entities as the Secretary determines appropriate.
Authorization of appropriations— For grants under this section, there is authorized to be appropriated $3,000,000 for fiscal year 2017.