Funding
(1) Authorization of appropriations
(1)Authorization of appropriations∀ 1#
There are authorized to be appropriated for grants under this section $574,000,000 for fiscal year 2017.
(2)Technical assistance and program oversight∀ 1#
Of the amount appropriated pursuant to paragraph (1) for any fiscal year, the Secretary may use up to 2 percent for technical assistance or contract expertise, including assistance in connection with the establishment and operation of computer centers in public housing through the Neighborhoods 3 3 So in original. Probably should be “Neighborhood”. Networks initiative described in subsection (d)(1)(G). Such assistance or contract expertise may be provided directly or indirectly by grants, contracts, or cooperative agreements, and shall include training, and the cost of necessary travel for participants in such training, by or to officials of the Department of Housing and Urban Development, of public housing agencies, and of residents.
(3)Set-aside for main street housing grants∀ 1#
Of the amount appropriated pursuant to paragraph (1) for any fiscal year, the Secretary shall provide up to 5 percent for use only for grants under subsection (n).