GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA

SESSION 1989

H	1 

HOUSE BILL 2008

Short Title:  State Grant Program Funds.	(Public)
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Sponsors: Representative Payne.
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Referred to:  Appropriations.
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May 11, 1989

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS FOR STATE GRANTS TO NONGOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES FOR PUBLIC SERVICE PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS.
The General Assembly of North Carolina enacts:
Section 1.  (a) There is created the Community Human Services Fund to provide matching grants to nongovernmental entities for public service programs and projects conducted by the entity that benefit the citizens of the community in which the entity is located.  The Fund shall be set up in the Department of Human Resources.  The Department shall adopt rules providing for the administration of the Fund. The State Treasurer shall invest its assets according to law, and the earnings shall remain in the Fund.  The Fund shall be distributed under the direction of the Secretary of the Department of Human Resources.  Beginning August 1, 1989, an eligible entity may apply to the Secretary of the Department of Human Resources for a grant under this section.  Beginning October 1, 1990, and on each October 1, thereafter, the Secretary shall make grants to eligible entities subject to the following limitations:
(1)	The size of a grant may not exceed fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000);
(2)	The applicant shall match the grant on a dollar-for-dollar basis with non-State funds;
(3)	The grant may be used only for public service program or project expenses or capital expenditures; and
(4)	An applicant may receive no more than one grant per fiscal year.
In awarding grants under this section, the Department shall to the extent possible select applicants from all parts of the State based upon need.  Up to two percent (2%) of the Fund may be used for additional staff and resources to administer the Fund in each fiscal year.
(b)	A nongovernmental entity is eligible for a grant under this section if:
(1)	It is a nonprofit corporation registered with the Secretary of State or an entity exempt from tax under section 501 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986; and 
(2)	It satisfies the eligibility criteria established by the Department under subsection (a) of this section.  
(c)	There is appropriated from the General Fund to the Department of Human Resources the sum of $1,500,000 for the 1989-90 fiscal year for the Community Human Services Fund to implement this section.
Sec. 2. (a) There is created the Community Cultural Resources Fund to provide matching grants to nongovernmental entities for public service programs and projects conducted by the entity that benefit the citizens of the community in which the entity is located.  The Fund shall be set up in the Department of Cultural Resources.  The Department shall adopt rules providing for the administration of the Fund. The State Treasurer shall invest its assets according to law, and the earnings shall remain in the Fund.  The Fund shall be distributed under the direction of the Secretary of the Department of Cultural Resources.  Beginning August 1, 1989, an eligible entity may apply to the Secretary of the Department of Cultural Resources for a grant under this section.  Beginning October 1, 1990, and on each October 1, thereafter, the Secretary shall make grants to eligible entities subject to the following limitations:
(1)	The size of a grant may not exceed fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000);
(2)	The applicant shall match the grant on a dollar-for-dollar basis with non-State funds;
(3)	The grant may be used only for public service program or project expenses or capital expenditures; and
(4)	An applicant may receive no more than one grant per fiscal year.
In awarding grants under this section, the Department shall to the extent possible select applicants from all parts of the State based upon need.  Up to two percent (2%) of the Fund may be used for additional staff and resources to administer the Fund in each fiscal year.
(b)	A nongovernmental entity is eligible for a grant under this section if:
(1)	It is a nonprofit corporation registered with the Secretary of State or an entity exempt from tax under section 501 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986; and 
(2)	It satisfies the eligibility criteria established by the Department under subsection (a) of this section.
(c)	There is appropriated from the General Fund to the Department of Cultural Resources the sum of $1,500,000 for the 1989-90 fiscal year for the Community Cultural Resources Fund to implement this section.
Sec. 3. (a) There is created the Community Education Fund to provide matching grants to nongovernmental entities for public service programs and projects conducted by the entity that benefit the citizens of the community in which the entity is located.  The Fund shall be set up in the Department of Public Education.  The Department shall adopt rules providing for the administration of the Fund. The State Treasurer shall invest its assets according to law, and the earnings shall remain in the Fund.  The Fund shall be distributed under the direction of the Superintendant of Public Instruction.  Beginning August 1, 1989, an eligible entity may apply to the Superintendant of Public Instruction for a grant under this section.  Beginning October 1, 1990, and on each October 1, thereafter, the Superintendant of Public Instruction shall make grants to eligible entities subject to the following limitations:
(1)	The size of a grant may not exceed fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000);
(2)	The applicant shall match the grant on a dollar-for-dollar basis with non-State funds;
(3)	The grant may be used only for public service program or project expenses or capital expenditures; and
(4)	An applicant may receive no more than one grant per fiscal year.
In awarding grants under this section, the Department shall to the extent possible select applicants from all parts of the State based upon need.  Up to two percent (2%) of the Fund may be used for additional staff and resources to administer the Fund in each fiscal year.
(b)	A nongovernmental entity is eligible for a grant under this section if:
(1)	It is a nonprofit corporation registered with the Secretary of State or an entity exempt from tax under section 501 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986; and 
(2)	It satisfies the eligibility criteria established by the Department under subsection (a) of this section.
	(c)	There is appropriated from the General Fund to the Department of Public Education the sum of $1,500,000 for the 1989-90 fiscal year for the Community Education Fund to implement this section.
Sec. 4. (a) There is created the Community Housing Fund to provide matching grants to nongovernmental entities for public service programs and projects conducted by the entity that benefit the citizens of the community in which the entity is located.  The Fund shall be set up in the Department of Administration.  The Department shall adopt rules providing for the administration of the Fund. The State Treasurer shall invest its assets according to law, and the earnings shall remain in the Fund.  The Fund shall be distributed under the direction of the Secretary of the Department of Administration.  Beginning August 1, 1989, an eligible entity may apply to the Secretary of the Department of Administration for a grant under this section.  Beginning October 1, 1990, and on each October 1, thereafter, the Secretary of the Department of Administration shall make grants to eligible entities subject to the following limitations:
(1)	The size of a grant may not exceed fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000);
(2)	The applicant shall match the grant on a dollar-for-dollar basis with non-State funds;
(3)	The grant may be used only for public service program or project expenses or capital expenditures; and
(4)	An applicant may receive no more than one grant per fiscal year.
In awarding grants under this section, the Department shall to the extent possible select applicants from all parts of the State based upon need.  Up to two percent (2%) of the Fund may be used for additional staff and resources to administer the Fund in each fiscal year.
(b)	A nongovernmental entity is eligible for a grant under this section if:
(1)	It is a nonprofit corporation registered with the Secretary of State or an entity exempt from tax under section 501 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986; and 
(2)	It satisfies the eligibility criteria established by the Department under subsection (a) of this section.
	(c)	There is appropriated from the General Fund to the Department of Administration the sum of $1,500,000 for the 1989-90 fiscal year for the Community Housing Fund to implement this section.
Sec. 5. (a) There is created the Community Public Justice and Safety Fund to provide matching grants to nongovernmental entities for public service programs and projects conducted by the entity that benefit the citizens of the community in which the entity is located.  The Fund shall be set up in the Department of Insurance.  The Department shall adopt rules providing for the administration of the Fund. The State Treasurer shall invest its assets according to law, and the earnings shall remain in the Fund.  The Fund shall be distributed under the direction of the Commissioner of Insurance.  Beginning August 1, 1989, an eligible entity may apply to the Commissioner of Insurance for a grant under this section.  Beginning October 1, 1990, and on each October 1, thereafter, the Commissioner of Insurance shall make grants to eligible entities subject to the following limitations:
(1)	The size of a grant may not exceed fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000);
(2)	The applicant shall match the grant on a dollar-for-dollar basis with non-State funds;
(3)	The grant may be used only for public service program or project expenses or capital expenditures; and
(4)	An applicant may receive no more than one grant per fiscal year.
In awarding grants under this section, the Department shall to the extent possible select applicants from all parts of the State based upon need.  Up to two percent (2%) of the Fund may be used for additional staff and resources to administer the Fund in each fiscal year.
(b)	A nongovernmental entity is eligible for a grant under this section if:
(1)	It is a nonprofit corporation registered with the Secretary of State or an entity exempt from tax under section 501 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986; and 
(2)	It satisfies the eligibility criteria established by the Department under subsection (a) of this section.
	(c)	There is appropriated from the General Fund to the Department of Insurance the sum of $1,500,000 for the 1989-90 fiscal year for the Community Public Justice and Safety Fund to implement this section.
Sec. 6.  This act shall become effective July 1, 1989.