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# 42 U.S.C. § 12645a - Grant periods

## Text

Unless otherwise specifically provided, the Corporation has authority to award a grant or contract, or enter into a cooperative agreement, under the national service laws for a period of 3 years.

(Pub. L. 101–610, title I, § 187, as added Pub. L. 111–13, title I, § 1612, Apr. 21, 2009, 123 Stat. 1538.)

## Notes

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective DateSection effective Oct. 1, 2009, see section 6101(a) of Pub. L. 111–13, set out as an Effective Date of 2009 Amendment note under section 4950 of this title.