§ 1161e. American history for freedom
(a)
Grants authorized
From the amounts appropriated under subsection (f), the Secretary is authorized to award three-year grants, on a competitive basis, to eligible institutions to establish or strengthen postsecondary academic programs or centers that promote and impart knowledge of—
(b)
Definitions
In this section:
(1)
Eligible institution
The term “eligible institution” means an institution of higher education as defined in section
1001 of this title.
(2)
Free institution
The term “free institution” means an institution that emerged out of Western civilization, such as democracy, constitutional government, individual rights, market economics, religious freedom and religious tolerance, and freedom of thought and inquiry.
(c)
Application
(1)
In general
Each eligible institution that desires a grant under this section shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may reasonably require.
(2)
Contents
Each application submitted under paragraph (1) shall include a description of—
(A)
how funds made available under this section will be used for the activities set forth under subsection (e), including how such activities will increase knowledge with respect to traditional American history, free institutions, or Western civilization;
(B)
how the eligible institution will ensure that information about the activities funded under this section is widely disseminated pursuant to subsection (e)(1)(B);
(C)
any activities to be undertaken pursuant to subsection (e)(2)(A), including identification of entities intended to participate;
(d)
Award basis
In awarding grants under this section, the Secretary shall take into consideration the capability of the eligible institution to—
(1)
increase access to quality programming that expands knowledge of traditional American history, free institutions, or Western civilization;
(e)
Use of funds
(1)
Required use of funds
Funds provided under this section shall be used to—
(A)
establish or strengthen academic programs or centers focused on traditional American history, free institutions, or Western civilization, which may include—
(B)
conduct outreach activities to ensure that information about the activities funded under this section is widely disseminated—
(i)
to undergraduate students (including students enrolled in teacher education programs, if applicable);
(2)
Allowable uses of funds
Funds provided under this section may be used to support—
(f)
Authorization of appropriations
For the purpose of carrying out this section, there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary for fiscal year 2009 and each of the five succeeding fiscal years.