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 115 STAT. 1844 PUBLIC LAW 107-110-^AN. 8, 2002 organizations providing services to disadvantaged residents of an economically distressed urban or rural community. "(3) A description of how the proposed project would be sustained once the Federal funds awarded under this subpart end. "(4) A plan for the evaluation of the program, which shall include benchmarks to monitor progress toward specific project objectives. "(c) MATCHING REQUIREMENTS.—The Federal share of the cost of any project funded under this subpart shall not exceed 50 percent. The non-Federal share of such project may be in cash or in kind, fairly evaluated, including services. 20 USC 7263b. "SEC. 5513. USES OF FUNDS. "(a) REQUIRED USES. — ^A recipient shall use funds under this subpart for— "(1) creating or expanding community technology centers that expand access to information technology and related training for disadvantaged residents of distressed urban or rural communities; and "(2) evaluating the effectiveness of the project. "(b) PERMISSIBLE USES. —^A recipient may use funds under this subpart for activities, described in its application, that carry out the purposes of this subpart, such as— "(1) supporting a center coordinator, and staff, to supervise instruction and build community partnerships; " (2) acquiring equipment, networking capabilities, and infrastructure to carry out the project; and "(3) developing and providing services and activities for community residents that provide access to computers, information technology, and the use of such technology in support of preschool preparation, academic achievement, educational development, and workforce development, such as the following: "(A) After-school activities in which children and youths use software that provides academic enrichment and assistance with homework, develop their technical skills, explore the Internet, and participate in multimedia activities, including web page design and creation. "(B) Adult education and family literacy activities through technology and the Internet, including— "(i) General Education Development, Language Instruction Educational Programs, and adult basic education classes or programs; "(ii) introduction to computers; "(iii) intergenerational activities; and "(iv) educational development opportunities. "(C) Career development and job preparation activities, such as— "(i) training in basic and advanced computer skills; "(ii) resume writing workshops; and "(iii) access to databases of employment opportunities, career information, and other online materials. "(D) Small business activities, such as— "(i) computer-based training for basic entrepreneurial skills and electronic commerce; and "(ii) access to information on business start-up programs that is available online, or from other sources.

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