---
kind: "section"
citation: "42 U.S.C. § 1397f"
title: "42"
title_heading: "The Public Health and Welfare"
number: "1397f"
heading: "Additional grants"
release: "119-102"
url: "https://uscodex.org/usc/42/1397f"
units:
  - "Chapter 7 — Social Security"
  - "Subchapter XX — Block Grants and Programs for Social Services and Elder Justice"
  - "Division A — Block Grants to States for Social Services"
---

# §1397f. Additional grants

- (a) **Entitlement—**
  - (1) **In general—** In addition to any payment under [section 1397a of this title](/usc/42/1397a.md), each [State](/usc/42/1397n–12.md?p=6) shall be entitled to—
    - (A) 2 [grants](/usc/42/1397j.md?p=10) under this section for each [qualified empowerment zone](#f-1) in the [State](/usc/42/1397n–12.md?p=6); and
    - (B) 1 [grant](/usc/42/1397j.md?p=10) under this section for each [qualified enterprise community](#f-2) in the [State](/usc/42/1397n–12.md?p=6).
  - (2) **Amount of grants—**
    - (A) **Empowerment grants—** The amount of each [grant](/usc/42/1397j.md?p=10) to a [State](/usc/42/1397n–12.md?p=6) under this section for a [qualified empowerment zone](#f-1) shall be—
      - (i) if the zone is designated in an [urban area](#f-6), $50,000,000, multiplied by that proportion of the population of the zone that resides in the [State](/usc/42/1397n–12.md?p=6); or
      - (ii) if the zone is designated in a [rural area](#f-5), $20,000,000, multiplied by such proportion.
    - (B) **Enterprise grants—** The amount of the [grant](/usc/42/1397j.md?p=10) to a [State](/usc/42/1397n–12.md?p=6) under this section for a [qualified enterprise community](#f-2) shall be <sup>1</sup>⁄<sub>95</sub> of $280,000,000, multiplied by that proportion of the population of the community that resides in the [State](/usc/42/1397n–12.md?p=6).
    - (C) **Population determinations—** The [Secretary](/usc/42/1301.md?p=a-6) shall make population determinations for purposes of this paragraph based on the most recent decennial census data available.
  - (3) **Timing of grants—**
    - (A) **Qualified empowerment zones—** With respect to each [qualified empowerment zone](#f-1), the [Secretary](/usc/42/1301.md?p=a-6) shall make—
      - (i) 1 [grant](/usc/42/1397j.md?p=10) under this section to each [State](/usc/42/1397n–12.md?p=6) in which the zone lies, on the date of the designation of the zone under part I of subchapter U of [chapter 1](/usc/42/ch1.md) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986; and
      - (ii) 1 [grant](/usc/42/1397j.md?p=10) under this section to each such [State](/usc/42/1397n–12.md?p=6), on the 1st day of the 1st fiscal year that begins after the date of the designation.
    - (B) **Qualified enterprise communities—** With respect to each [qualified enterprise community](#f-2), the [Secretary](/usc/42/1301.md?p=a-6) shall make 1 [grant](/usc/42/1397j.md?p=10) under this section to each [State](/usc/42/1397n–12.md?p=6) in which the community lies, on the date of the designation of the community under part I of subchapter U of [chapter 1](/usc/42/ch1.md) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.
  - (4) **Funding—** $1,000,000,000 shall be made available to the [Secretary](/usc/42/1301.md?p=a-6) for [grants](/usc/42/1397j.md?p=10) under this section.
- (b) **Program options—** Notwithstanding [section 1397d(a) of this title](/usc/42/1397d.md?p=a):
  - (1) In order to prevent and remedy the [neglect](/usc/42/1397j.md?p=16) and [abuse](/usc/42/1397j.md?p=1) of [children](/usc/42/256e.md?p=g-2), a [State](/usc/42/1397n–12.md?p=6) may use amounts paid under this section to make [grants](/usc/42/1397j.md?p=10) to, or enter into contracts with, entities to provide residential or nonresidential [drug](/usc/42/282.md?p=j-1-A-vii) and alcohol prevention and [treatment](/usc/42/11851.md?p=11) [programs](/usc/42/274l–1.md?p=4) that offer comprehensive services for pregnant women and mothers, and their [children](/usc/42/256e.md?p=g-2).
  - (2) In order to assist disadvantaged adults and youths in achieving and maintaining self-sufficiency, a [State](/usc/42/1397n–12.md?p=6) may use amounts paid under this section to make [grants](/usc/42/1397j.md?p=10) to, or enter into contracts with—
    - (A) organizations operated for profit or not for profit, for the purpose of [training](/usc/42/285e–2.md?p=b-2) and employing disadvantaged adults and youths in [construction](/usc/42/7479.md?p=2-C), rehabilitation, or improvement of affordable [housing](/usc/42/1490p–2.md?p=r-3), public infrastructure, and community [facilities](/usc/42/11049.md?p=4); and
    - (B) nonprofit organizations and community or junior colleges, for the purpose of enabling such entities to provide short-term [training](/usc/42/285e–2.md?p=b-2) courses in entrepreneurism and self-employment, and other [training](/usc/42/285e–2.md?p=b-2) that will promote individual self-sufficiency and the interests of the community.
  - (3) A [State](/usc/42/1397n–12.md?p=6) may use amounts paid under this section to make [grants](/usc/42/1397j.md?p=10) to, or enter into contracts with, nonprofit community-based organizations to enable such organizations to provide activities designed to promote and protect the interests of [children](/usc/42/256e.md?p=g-2) and [families](/usc/42/12704.md?p=11), outside of [school](/usc/42/6372.md?p=1) hours, [including](/usc/42/1301.md?p=b) keeping [schools](/usc/42/6372.md?p=1) open during evenings and weekends for mentoring and study.
  - (4) In order to assist disadvantaged adults and youths in achieving and maintaining economic self-support, a [State](/usc/42/1397n–12.md?p=6) may use amounts paid under this section to—
    - (A) [fund](/usc/42/12854.md?p=3) services designed to promote community and economic development in [qualified empowerment zones](#f-1) and [qualified enterprise communities](#f-2), such as skills [training](/usc/42/285e–2.md?p=b-2), job counseling, transportation services, [housing](/usc/42/1490p–2.md?p=r-3) counseling, financial management, and business counseling;
    - (B) assist in emergency and transitional shelter for disadvantaged [families](/usc/42/12704.md?p=11) and individuals; or
    - (C) support [programs](/usc/42/274l–1.md?p=4) that promote home ownership, education, or other routes to economic [independence](/usc/42/242q–4.md?p=1-B) for [low-income families](/usc/42/300a–4.md?p=c) and individuals.
- (c) **Use of grants—**
  - (1) **In general—** Subject to [subsection (d)](#d) of this section, each [State](/usc/42/1397n–12.md?p=6) that receives a [grant](/usc/42/1397j.md?p=10) under this section with respect to an area shall use the [grant](/usc/42/1397j.md?p=10)—
    - (A) for services directed only at the goals set forth in paragraphs (1), (2), and (3) of [section 1397 of this title](/usc/42/1397.md);
    - (B) in accordance with the [strategic plan](#f-3) for the area; and
    - (C) for activities that benefit residents of the area for which the [grant](/usc/42/1397j.md?p=10) is made.
  - (2) **Technical assistance—** A [State](/usc/42/1397n–12.md?p=6) may use a portion of any [grant](/usc/42/1397j.md?p=10) made under this section in the manner described in [section 1397a(e) of this title](/usc/42/1397a.md?p=e).
- (d) **Remittance of certain amounts—**
  - (1) **Portion of grant upon termination of designation—** Each [State](/usc/42/1397n–12.md?p=6) to which an amount is paid under this subsection during a fiscal year with respect to an area the designation of which under part I of subchapter U of [chapter 1](/usc/42/ch1.md) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 ends before the end of the fiscal year shall remit to the [Secretary](/usc/42/1301.md?p=a-6) an amount equal to the total of the amounts so paid with respect to the area, multiplied by that proportion of the fiscal year remaining after the designation ends.
  - (2) **Amounts paid to the States and not obligated within 2 years—** Each [State](/usc/42/1397n–12.md?p=6) shall remit to the [Secretary](/usc/42/1301.md?p=a-6) any amount paid to the [State](/usc/42/1397n–12.md?p=6) under this section that is not obligated by the end of the 2-year period that begins with the date of the payment.
- (e) **Reallocation of remaining funds—**
  - (1) **Remitted amounts—** The amount specified in [section 1397b(c) of this title](/usc/42/1397b.md?p=c) for any fiscal year is hereby increased by the total of the amounts remitted during the fiscal year pursuant to [subsection (d)](#d) of this section.
  - (2) **Amounts not paid to the States—** The amount specified in [section 1397b(c) of this title](/usc/42/1397b.md?p=c) for fiscal year 1998 is hereby increased by the amount made available for [grants](/usc/42/1397j.md?p=10) under this section that has not been paid to any [State](/usc/42/1397n–12.md?p=6) by the end of fiscal year 1997.
- (f) **Definitions—** As used in this section:
  - (1) **Qualified empowerment zone—** The term “qualified empowerment zone” means, with respect to a [State](/usc/42/1397n–12.md?p=6), an area—
    - (A) which has been designated (other than by the [Secretary](/usc/42/1301.md?p=a-6) of the Interior) as an empowerment zone under part I of subchapter U of [chapter 1](/usc/42/ch1.md) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986;
    - (B) with respect to which the designation is in effect;
    - (C) the [strategic plan](#f-3) for which is a [qualified plan](#f-4); and
    - (D) part or all of which is in the [State](/usc/42/1397n–12.md?p=6).
  - (2) **Qualified enterprise community—** The term “qualified enterprise community” means, with respect to a [State](/usc/42/1397n–12.md?p=6), an area—
    - (A) which has been designated (other than by the [Secretary](/usc/42/1301.md?p=a-6) of the Interior) as an enterprise community under part I of subchapter U of [chapter 1](/usc/42/ch1.md) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986;
    - (B) with respect to which the designation is in effect;
    - (C) the [strategic plan](#f-3) for which is a [qualified plan](#f-4); and
    - (D) part or all of which is in the [State](/usc/42/1397n–12.md?p=6).
  - (3) **Strategic plan—** The term “strategic plan” means, with respect to an area, the plan contained in the application for designation of the area under part I of subchapter U of [chapter 1](/usc/42/ch1.md) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.
  - (4) **Qualified plan—** The term “qualified plan” means, with respect to an area, a plan that—
    - (A) [includes](/usc/42/1301.md?p=b) a detailed description of the activities proposed for the area that are to be funded with amounts provided under this section;
    - (B) contains a commitment that the amounts provided under this section to any [State](/usc/42/1397n–12.md?p=6) for the area will not be used to supplant Federal or non-Federal [funds](/usc/42/12854.md?p=3) for services and activities which promote the purposes of this section;
    - (C) was developed in cooperation with the [local government](/usc/42/8401a.md) or governments with jurisdiction over the area; and
    - (D) to the extent that any [State](/usc/42/1397n–12.md?p=6) will not use the amounts provided under this section for the area in the manner described in [subsection (b)](#b), explains the reasons why not.
  - (5) **Rural area—** The term “rural area” has the meaning given such term in section 1393(a)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.
  - (6) **Urban area—** The term “urban area” has the meaning given such term in section 1393(a)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.

## Source credit

(Aug. 14, 1935, ch. 531, title XX, § 2007, as added Pub. L. 103–66, title XIII, § 13761, Aug. 10, 1993, 107 Stat. 664; amended Pub. L. 103–432, title II, § 263, Oct. 31, 1994, 108 Stat. 4467.)

## Notes

### Editorial Notes

### References in Text

The Internal Revenue Code of 1986, referred to in subsecs. (a)(3), (d)(1), and (f), is classified generally to Title 26, Internal Revenue Code.

### Prior Provisions

A prior section 1397f, act Aug. 14, 1935, ch. 531, title XX, § 2007, as added Aug. 13, 1981, Pub. L. 97–35, title XXIII, § 2352(a), 95 Stat. 871, related to child day care services, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 99–514, title XVIII, § 1883(e)(2), Oct. 22, 1986, 100 Stat. 2919.

Another prior section 1397f, act Aug. 14, 1935, ch. 531, title XX, § 2008, formerly § 2007, as added Jan. 4, 1975, Pub. L. 93–647, § 2, 88 Stat. 2348; renumbered § 2008, Jan. 2, 1980, Pub. L. 96–178, § 4(b), 93 Stat. 1296, defined “State supplementary payment” and “State”, prior to the general revision of this subchapter by section 2352(a) of Pub. L. 97–35.

### Amendments

1994—Subsecs. (e), (f). Pub. L. 103–432 added subsec. (e) and redesignated former subsec. (e) as (f).