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42 U.S. Code § 12873. Implementation grants
(a) Grants
The Secretary is authorized to make implementation grants to applicants for the purpose of carrying out homeownership programs approved under this part.
(b) Eligible activitiesImplementation grants may be used for activities to carry out homeownership programs (including programs for cooperative ownership), including the following activities:
(1)
Architectural and engineering work.
(2)
Acquisition of the eligible property for the purpose of transferring ownership to eligible families in accordance with a homeownership program that meets the requirements under this part.
(3)
Rehabilitation of any property covered by the homeownership program, in accordance with standards established by the Secretary.
(4)
Abatement of lead-based paint hazards, as required by section 4822(a) of this title.
(5)
Administrative costs of the applicant, which may not exceed 15 percent of the amount of the assistance provided under this section.
(6)
Development of resident management corporations and resident management councils, but only if the applicant has not received assistance under section 12872 [1] of this title for such activities.
(7)
Counseling and training of homebuyers and homeowners under the homeownership program.
(8)
Relocation of tenants who elect to move.
(9)
Any necessary temporary relocation of tenants during rehabilitation.
(10)
Planning for establishment of for- or not-for-profit small businesses by or on behalf of residents, job training, and other activities that promote economic self-sufficiency of homebuyers and homeowners of the property covered by the homeownership program and economic development of the neighborhood.