§ 12671. Projects
(a)
Definition
In this section, the term “administrative organization” means a nonprofit private organization that enters into an agreement with the Corporation to carry out this section.
(b)
Identification of projects
(1)
Estimated number
Not later than March 1, 2002, the administrative organization, after obtaining the guidance of the heads of appropriate Federal agencies, such as the Director of the Office of Homeland Security and the Attorney General, shall—
(2)
Identified projects
The administrative organization may identify approximately the estimated number of community-based national and community service projects that meet the requirements of subsection (d) of this section. The administrative organization may name projects in honor of victims described in subsection (b)(1)(A) of this section, after obtaining the permission of an appropriate member of the victim’s family and the entity carrying out the project.
(c)
Eligible entities
To be eligible to have a project named under this section, the entity carrying out the project shall be a political subdivision of a State, a business, a nonprofit organization (which may be a religious organization), an Indian tribe, or an institution of higher education.
(e)
Website and database
The administrative organization shall create and maintain websites and databases, to describe projects named under this section and serve as appropriate vehicles for recognizing the projects.