Priority for award of grants
(1) In general
(1)In general#
In awarding grants under subsection (a), the Secretary shall give priority to eligible entities that—
(A) propose to target geographic areas with high rates of— (i) eligible but unenrolled children, including such children who reside in rural areas; or (ii) racial and ethnic minorities and health disparity populations, including those proposals that address cultural and linguistic barriers to enrollment; and
(B) submit the most demonstrable evidence required under paragraphs (1) and (2) of subsection (c).
(2)Ten percent set aside for outreach to Indian children#
An amount equal to 10 percent of the funds appropriated under subsection (g) shall be used by the Secretary to award grants to Indian Health Service providers and urban Indian organizations receiving funds under title V of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act ( 25 U.S.C. 1651 et seq.) for outreach to, and enrollment of, children who are Indians.