Program authorized

The Secretary is authorized to make direct grants to, or enter into contracts with— In awarding grants or contracts to carry out activities described in paragraph (3), the Secretary shall give priority to entities proposing projects that are designed to address— Activities provided through programs carried out under this part may include— the operation of family-based education centers that provide such services as— activities to meet the special needs of Native Hawaiian students with disabilities, including— activities that address the special needs of Native Hawaiian students who are gifted and talented, including— professional development activities for educators, including— the operation of community-based learning centers that address the needs of Native Hawaiian students, parents, families, and communities through the coordination of public and private programs and services, including— activities, including program co-location, to enable Native Hawaiians to enter and complete programs of postsecondary education, including— Not more than 5 percent of funds provided to a recipient of a grant or contract under subsection (a) for any fiscal year may be used for administrative purposes. There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section and section 7514 of this title $32,397,000 for each of fiscal years 2017 through 2020. Of the funds appropriated under this subsection, the Secretary shall reserve $500,000 for each of fiscal years 2017 through 2020 to make a direct grant to the Education Council to carry out section 7514 of this title. Funds appropriated under this subsection shall remain available until expended.