included on the National Register, as long as the project is owned by a State, any unit of local government, or any nonprofit entity.
(b) Consideration of Factors Respecting Expenditure of Funds.—
- (1) In general.—In expending the funds, the Secretary shall give due consideration to—
- (A) the national significance of the project;
- (B) its historical value to the community;
- (C) the imminence of its destruction or loss; and
- (D) the expressed intentions of the donor.
- (2) Funds available without regard to matching requirements.—Funds expended under this subsection shall be made available without regard to the matching requirements established by sections 302901 and 302902(b) of this title, but the recipient of the funds shall be permitted to utilize them to match any grants from the Historic Preservation Fund.
(c) Transfer of Unobligated Funds.—The Secretary may transfer unobligated funds previously donated to the Secretary for the purposes of the Service, with the consent of the donor, and any funds so transferred shall be used or expended in accordance with this division.
Division B—Organizations and Programs
Subdivision 1—Administered by National
Park Service
Chapter 3081—American Battlefield
Protection Program
- Sec.
- 308101. Definition.
- 308102. Preservation assistance.
- 308103. Battlefield acquisition grant program.
§ 308101. Definition
In this chapter, the term “Secretary” means the Secretary, acting through the American Battlefield Protection Program.
§ 308102. Preservation assistance
(a) In General.—Using the established national historic preservation program to the extent practicable, the Secretary shall encourage, support, assist, recognize, and work in partnership with citizens, Federal, State, local, and tribal governments, other public entities, educational institutions, and private nonprofit organizations in identifying, researching, evaluating, interpreting, and protecting historic battlefields and associated sites on a national, State, and local level.
(b) Financial Assistance.—To carry out subsection (a), the Secretary may use a cooperative agreement, grant, contract, or other generally adopted means of providing financial assistance.
(c) Authorization of Appropriations.—There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $3,000,000 for each fiscal year, to remain available until expended.
