104 STAT. 3146 PUBLIC LAW 101-610—NOV. 16, 1990 42 USC 12548. 42 USC 12549. Urban areas. Rural areas. 42 USC 12550. (2) ACADEMIC STANDARDS. — The standards and procedures described in paragraph (1) shall provide that an individual serving in a program that receives assistance under this subtitle— (A) who is not a high school graduate, participate in an educational curriculum so that such individual can earn a high school diploma or the equivalent of such diploma; and (B) may arrange to receive academic credit in recognition of the education and skills obtained from service satisfactorily completed. SEC. 128. AMOUNT OF AWARD; MATCHING REQUIREMENT. (a) AMOUNT OF AWARD.—In determining the amount of a grant to be awarded to an applicant under this subtitle, the Commission shall consider— (1) the number of participants to be served; (2) the youth unemployment rate in the State; and (3) the type of project or service proposed to be carried out with the assistance provided under this subtitle. (b) MATCHING REQUIREMENT. — (1) FEDERAL SHARE.—The Federal share of the cost of activities for which a grant is made to a State or local applicant under this subtitle shall not exceed 75 percent of the total cost of such activities. (2) DEMONSTRATION OF EFFECTIVENESS. — In addition to the matching requirement in paragraph (1), the State or local applicant shall demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Commission that the effectiveness of the project will be enhanced by the use of Federal funds. SEC. 129. PREFERENCE FOR CERTAIN PROJECTS. (a) IN GENERAL.— In the consideration of applications submitted under section 123, the Commission shall give preference to programs that— (1) will provide long-term benefits to the public; (2) will instill a work ethic and a sense of public service in the participants; (3) will be labor intensive, and involve youth operating in crews; (4) can be planned and initiated promptly; and (5) will enhemce skills development and educational level and opportunities for the participants. Qa) SPECIAL RULE.— In the consideration of applications under this subtitle the Commission shall ensure the equitable treatment of both urban and rural areas. SEC. 130. AGE AND CITIZENSHIP CRITERIA FOR ENROLLMENT. (a) AGE AND CITIZENSHIP. —Enrollment in programs that receive assistance under this subtitle shall be limited to individuals who, at the time of enrollment, are— (1) not less than 16 years nor more than 25 years of age, except that summer programs may include individuals not less than 15 years nor more than 21 years of age at the time of the enrollment of such individuals; and (2) citizens or nationals of the United States or lawful permanent resident aliens of the United States. (b) PARTICIPATION OF DISADVANTAGED YOUTH. — Programs that receive assistance under this subtitle shall ensure that educationally
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