US Code

Public Law 119-88 (05/04/2026)

20 U.S.C. § 4341

Cultural experiences grants

(a)

In general

The Secretary is authorized to, on a competitive basis, make grants to, and enter into contracts and cooperative agreements with, eligible entities to support the activities described in subsection (b).

(b)

Activities

In carrying out this section, the Secretary shall support activities providing cultural experiences, through appropriate nonprofit organizations with a demonstrated proficiency in providing such activities, that—
(1)
enrich the lives of deaf and hard-of-hearing children and adults;
(2)
increase public awareness and understanding of deafness and of the artistic and intellectual achievements of deaf and hard-of-hearing persons; or
(3)
promote the integration of hearing, deaf, and hard-of-hearing persons through shared cultural, educational, and social experiences.
(c)

Applications

An eligible entity that desires to receive a grant, or enter into a contract or cooperative agreement, under this section shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require.

(d)

Authorization of appropriations

There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section such sums as may be necessary for fiscal year 2009 and each of the five succeeding fiscal years.

Pub. L. 99–371, title I, § 121Pub. L. 110–315, title IX, § 904(a)122 Stat. 3452 (, as added , , .)

Editorial Notes

Prior Provisions

Pub. L. 99–371, title III, § 301100 Stat. 786 Pub. L. 102–421, title I106 Stat. 2151 A prior section 4341, , , , established Commission on Education of the Deaf, prior to repeal by , §§ 101(a)(2), 161, , , 2164, effective .

section 121 of Pub. L. 99–371section 4321 of this titlePub. L. 102–421A prior was classified to , prior to repeal by .

Pub. L. 102–421, title I106 Stat. 2151 Prior sections 4342 to 4344 were repealed by , §§ 101(a)(2), 161, , , 2164, effective .

Pub. L. 99–371, title III, § 302100 Stat. 786 Pub. L. 101–476, title IX, § 901(a)(2)104 Stat. 1142 Section 4342, , , ; , , , outlined duties of Commission and provided for reports to Congress.

Pub. L. 99–371, title III, § 303100 Stat. 787 Section 4343, , , , related to personnel of Commission, hearings, quorums, consultation with other entities, information and statistics, and agency cooperation.

Pub. L. 99–371, title III, § 304100 Stat. 788 Section 4344, , , , provided for compensation of members of Commission.