§ 300ff-53. Preferences in making grants
(a)
In general
In making grants under section
300ff–51 of this title, the Secretary shall give preference to any qualified applicant experiencing an increase in the burden of providing services regarding HIV/AIDS, as indicated by the factors specified in subsection (b) of this section.
(b)
Specification of factors
(1)
In general
In the case of the geographic area with respect to which the entity involved is applying for a grant under section
300ff–51 of this title, the factors referred to in subsection (a) of this section, as determined for the period specified in paragraph (2), are—
(D)
the number of other cases of sexually transmitted diseases, and [1] the number of cases of tuberculosis and of drug abuse [2] and the number of cases of individuals co-infected with HIV/AIDS and hepatitis B or C;
(2)
Relevant period of time
The period referred to in paragraph (1) is the 2-year period preceding the fiscal year for which the entity involved is applying to receive a grant under section
300ff–51 of this title.
(c)
Equitable allocations
In providing preferences for purposes of subsection (b) of this section, the Secretary shall equitably allocate the preferences among urban and rural areas.
(d)
Certain areas
Of the applicants who qualify for preference under this section—
(1)
the Secretary shall give preference to applicants that will expend the grant under section
300ff–51 of this title to provide early intervention under such section in rural areas; and
[1] So in original. The word “and” probably should not appear.
[2] So in original. A comma probably should appear.