Grant Assistance and Technical Education Act
This bill supports the capacity of community-based organizations to obtain federal funding for public health and related programs.
In particular, the bill establishes a position within the Office of Minority Health to assist such organizations apply for and meet conditions of grants available through the Department of Health and Human Services. It also creates grants for state and local public health entities to provide technical assistance and similar assistance to community-based organizations to carry out and obtain federal funding for public health programs.