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Additional Federal Statute, Regulations, and Guidance that Impose Civil Rights Obligations Upon Recipients

Federal Agencies

Corporation for National and Community Service Department of Health and Human Services Department of State
Department of Agriculture Department of Homeland Security Department of Transportation
Department of Commerce Department of Housing and Urban Development Department of Veteran Affairs
Department of Defense Department of Interior Environmental Protection Agency
Department of Education Department of Justice General Service Administration
Department of Energy Department of Labor Small Business Administration

Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) Grant-Related Materials

Grant-related civil rights statutes covering recipients of federal financial assistance from CNCS
CNCS grant-related civil rights regulations
  • Title VI regulations (45 C.F.R. § 1203.1 et seq.) (HTML)
  • Title IX regulations (45 C.F.R. § 2555.1 et seq.) (HTML)
  • Action Cooperative Volunteer Program nondiscrimination regulation (45 C.F.R. § 1213.6-5) (PDF)
  • Complaint procedures regulations (45 C.F.R. § 1225.1 et seq.) (HTML
  • Regulations covering the selection of participants  (45 C.F.R. § 2540.210) (HTML)

Department of Agriculture Grant-Related Materials

Grant-related civil rights statutes covering recipients of federal financial assistance from USDA
  • Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 U.S.C. § 2000d et seq. (HTML)
  • Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, 20 U.S.C. § 1681 et seq. (HTML)
  • Morrill Acts (Agricultural College Acts), 7 U.S.C. § 323 (HTML)
  • College-aid funding. Covers admissions to colleges for agriculture and mechanic arts. Allows separate colleges for whites and blacks.
  • Food Stamp Act of 1977, 7 U.S.C. § 2020(c) (HTML)
    Food stamp funding. Covers certification of applicant households for the food stamp program by the state.
  • Youth Conservation Corps Act of 1970, 16 U.S.C. § 1704 (HTML)
    Requiring assurance of nondiscrimination for funds for employment within State Youth Conservation Corps.
USDA grant-related civil rights regulations
  • Title VI regulations, 7 C.F.R. § 15.1 et seq. (HTML)
  • Title IX regulations, 7 C.F.R. § 15a.1 et seq. (HTML)
  • State Cooperative Extension Service employment regulations, 7 C.F.R. § 18.1 et seq. (HTML)
  • Food Stamp and Food Distribution Program regulations, 7 C.F.R. § 272.6 (HTML)
  • Rural Utilities Services loan regulations, 7 C.F.R. § 1710.122 (HTML)
  • Rural Housing Loans and Grants regulations, 7 C.F.R. § 1822.277 (HTML)
  • FmHA regulations, 7 C.F.R. § 1901.202 (HTML)

Department of Commerce Grant-Related Materials

Grant-related civil rights statutes covering recipients of federal financial assistance from DOC
  • Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 U.S.C. § 2000d et seq. (HTML)
  • Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, 20 U.S.C. § 1681 et seq. (HTML)
  • Public Works and Economic Development Act Amendments of 1971, 42 U.S.C. § 3123 (HTML)
    Covers funds under the Public Works and Economics Development Act of 1965.  Prohibits discrimination based on sex.
  • Public Works Employment Act of 1976, 42 U.S.C. § 6709 (HTML)
    Covers funds under the Public Works Employment Act.  Prohibits discrimination based on sex.
DOC grant-related civil rights regulations
  • Title VI regulations (15 C.F.R. § 8.1 et seq.) (HTML)
  • Title IX regulations (15 C.F.R. § 8.1a et seq.) (HTML)
  • Economic Development Administration regulations (13 C.F.R. § 317.1 et seq.) (HTML)

Department of Defense Grant-Related Materials

Grant-related civil rights statutes covering recipients of federal financial assistance from DOD
  • Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 U.S.C. § 2000d et seq. (HTML)
  • Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, 20 U.S.C. § 1681 et seq. (HTML)
DOD grant-related civil rights regulations
  • Title VI regulations, 32 C.F.R. § 195.1 et seq. (HTML)
  • Title IX regulations, 32 C.F.R. § 196.100 et. seq. (HTML)

Department of Education Grant-Related Materials

Grant-related civil rights statutes covering recipients of federal financial assistance from ED
  • Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 U.S.C. § 2000d et seq. (HTML)
  • Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, 20 U.S.C. § 1681 et seq. (HTML)
  • Emergency Insured Student Loan Act of 1969, 20 U.S.C. § 1078(c)(2)(F) (HTML)
    Requiring adequate assurances that the guaranty agency will not engage in any pattern or practice which results in a denial of a borrower's access to loans under this part because of the borrower's race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disabled status, income, attendance at a particular eligible institution within the area served by the guaranty agency, length of the borrower's educational program, or the borrower's academic year in school.
  • Federal Family Education Loan Program, 20 U.S.C. § 1087-1(e)(3) (HTML)
    Special allowance payments for loans financed by proceeds of tax- exempt obligations.  Prohibits denial of a borrower's access to loans under this part because of  the borrower's race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, handicapped status, income, attendance at a particular eligible institution within the area served by the Authority, length of the borrower's educational program, or the borrower's academic year in school.
  • Higher Education Amendments of 1992, 20 U.S.C. § 1066c(d) (HTML)
    Providing insurance assistance to historically black institutions.   Prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, or disability.
  • Higher Education Amendments of 1998, 20 U.S.C. § 1011(a) (HTML)
    Student aid funds to higher education institutions.  Prohibits involvement in programs or contracts with discriminatory provisions barring students on the basis of race, national origin, sex, or religion.
  • Education Amendments of 1972, 20 U.S.C. § 1652 (HTML)
    Funds for transportation of students.  Cannot be used to remedy racial imbalance or to carry out court order of desegregation.  Prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, national origin, color, or religion.
  • Education Amendments of 1974, 20 U.S.C. § 1703 (HTML)
    Equal educational opportunities in all public schools, whether Federally funded or not.  Prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, national origin, color, sex, or language.
  • Equal Access Act, 20 U.S.C. § 4071 (HTML)
    Prohibits restriction by recipient schools of limited open forum on the bases of religion, or political, philosophical, or other speech content.
  • Improving America's Schools Act of 1994, 20 U.S.C. § 7602 (PDF)
    Applies to any Federally assisted education program.  Prohibits exclusion of students on the bases of surname or language-minority status.
ED grant-related civil rights regulations
  • Cross-cutting nondiscrimination statutes that apply to ED direct grant programs, 34 C.F.R. § 75.500 (HTML)
  • Cross-cutting nondiscrimination statutes that apply to state-administered educational programs, 34 C.F.R. § 76.500 (HTML)
  • Title VI regulations, 34 C.F.R. § 100.1 et seq. (HTML)
  • Title IX regulations, 34 C.F.R. § 106.1 et seq. (HTML)
  • Federal Family Education Loan Program nondiscrimination regulation, 34 C.F.R. 682.840 (HTML)
  • Rulemaking actions to incorporate the Civil Rights Restoration Act's broadened definitions of "program or activity" and "program:"
    • Department of Education's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, published May 5, 2000 (65 FR 26463) (HTML)
    • Department of Education's Final Rule, published November 13, 2000 (HTML)

Department of Energy Grant-Related Materials

Grant-related civil rights statutes covering recipients of federal financial assistance from DOE
  • Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 U.S.C. § 2000d et seq. (HTML)
  • Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, 20 U.S.C. § 1681 et seq. (HTML)
  • Alaska Natural Gas Transportation Act of 1976, 15 U.S.C. § 719o (HTML)
    Covers funding for delivery of Alaska natural gas.  Requires affirmative action to prevent discrimination in programs given certificates, permits, right-of-ways, leases, or other authorization.  Prohibits discrimination based on race, color, national origin, sex, or religion.
  • Federal Energy Administration Act of 1974, 15 U.S.C. § 775 (HTML)
    Covers funding for delivery of Alaska natural gas.  Requires affirmative action to prevent discrimination in programs given certificates, permits, right-of-ways, lease, or other authorization.  Prohibits discrimination based on race, color, national origin, sex, or religion.
  • Energy Reorganization Act of 1974, 42 U.S.C. § 5891 (HTML)
    Funds to develop and increase the efficiency and reliability of use of energy sources.  Includes programs "carried on" under this chapter. Prohibits discrimination based on sex.
  • Federal Nonnuclear Energy Research and Development Act of 1974, 42 U.S.C. § 5919(v) (HTML) (Repealed)
    Funds for developing new nonnuclear energy options.  Prohibits discrimination based on race, color, national origin, sex, or religion.
  • Energy Conservation in Existing Buildings Act of 1976, 42 U.S.C. § 6870 (HTML)
    Covers weatherization assistance for low-income persons.  Prohibits discrimination based on race, color, national origin, sex, or any other factor specified in any Federal law prohibiting discrimination.
DOE grant-related civil rights regulations
  • Nondiscrimination regulations (10 C.F.R. § 1040.1 et seq.) (HTML)
    • Title VI provisions, also implementing Section 16 of the Federal Energy Administration Act of 1974, as amended; and Section 401 of the Energy Reorganization Act of 1974 (10 C.F.R. § 1040.11 et seq.) (HTML)
    • Title IX provisions, also implementing Section 16 of the Federal Energy Administration Act of 1974, as amended; and Section 401 of the Energy Reorganization Act of 1974 (10 C.F.R. § 1040.21 et seq.) (PDF) (Removed)
    • Program monitoring provisions (10 C.F.R. § 1040.101 et seq.) (HTML)
    • Enforcement provisions (10 C.F.R. § 1040.111 et seq.) (HTML)
  • Access to recreational facilities maintained by DOE-licensed projects (18 C.F.R. § 8.3) (HTML)

Department of Health and Human Services Grant-Related Materials

Grant-related civil rights statutes covering recipients of federal financial assistance from HHS
  • Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 U.S.C. § 2000d et seq. (HTML)
  • Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, 20 U.S.C. § 1681 et seq. (HTML)
  • Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act, 42 U.S.C. § 290cc-33 (HTML)
    Covers programs for the transition of persons from homelessness.   Prohibits discrimination based on sex and religion.
  • Comprehensive Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Prevention, Treatment, and Rehabilitation Act or 1970, 42 U.S.C. § 290dd-1 (HTML)
    Covers various alcohol abuse, education, and prevention programs.   Prohibits discrimination based on substance abuse.
  • Alcohol and Drug Abuse and Mental Health (ADAMHA) Services Reorganization Act, 42 U.S.C. § 290ff-1(e)(2)(C) (HTML)
    Covers programs concerning children with serious emotional disturbance.   Prohibits discrimination based on race, religion, national origin, sex, disability, or age.
  • Health Professions Education Extension Amendments of 1992, 42 U.S.C. § 295m (HTML)
    Covers certain assistance to various medical education institutions.   Prohibits discrimination in admissions based on sex.
  • Nurse Training Act of 1971, 42 U.S.C. § 296g (HTML)
    Covers assistance to schools of nursing.  Prohibits discrimination in admissions based on sex.
  • Public Health Service Act of 1944, as amended, 42 U.S.C. § 300w-7 (HTML)
    Covers programs funded under the Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grants.  Prohibits discrimination based on age, handicap, race, color, national origin, and religion.
  • ADAMHA Services Reorganization Act, 42 U.S.C. § 300x-57 (HTML)
    Covers programs funded under Block Grants regarding Mental Health and Substance Abuse.  Prohibits discrimination based on age, handicap, sex (including, in the case of a women, on the ground that the woman is pregnant), race, color, national origin, or religion.
  • Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant, 42 U.S.C. § 708 (HTML)
    Covers programs under the Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant.  Prohibits discrimination based on age, handicap, sex, race, color, national origin, or religion.
  • Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Act of 1981, 42 U.S.C. § 8625 (HTML)
    Covers programs providing low income energy assistance.  Prohibits discrimination based on race, color, national origin, sex, age, or with respect to an otherwise qualified handicapped individual.
  • Community Economic Development Act of 1981, 42 U.S.C. § 9821 (HTML)
    Covers community services programs.  Prohibits discrimination based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, political affiliation, or beliefs.
  • Head Start Act of 1981, 42 U.S.C. § 9849 (HTML)
    Covers Head Start Programs.  Prohibits discrimination based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, political affiliation, or beliefs. 
  • Community Services Block Grant, as amended,  42 U.S.C. § 9918 (HTML)
    Covers programs funded under the Community Services Block Grant Program.   Prohibits discrimination based on race, color, national origin, sex, age, or with respect to an otherwise qualified individual with a disability.
  • Multiethnic Placement Act, as amended, 42 U.S.C. § 1996b (HTML)
    Covers adoption programs.  Prohibits denial of the opportunity to become an adoptive or foster parent based on the race, color , or national origin of the individual or child involved, also includes delay or denial of placement for adoption or foster care based on the race, color, or national origin, of the adoptive or foster parent , or of the child, involved.
  • Community Schools Youth Services and Supervision Grant Program Act of 1994, 42 U.S.C. § 13791(g)(3) (HTML) Reclassified as 34 U.S.C. § 12161(g)(3)
    Covers programs funded under the Family and Community Endeavor Schools Grant Program.  Prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or disability. 
  • Family Violence Prevention and Service Act, 42 U.S.C. § 10406 (HTML)
    Covers programs concerning family violence prevention and services.   Prohibits discrimination based on age, handicap, race, color, national origin, sex, and religion.
  • The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, 42 U.S.C. §18116 (HTML)
    Covers programs funded under the Affordable Care Act. Covers discrimination prohibited by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000d et seq.), Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. 1681 et seq.), the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 (42 U.S.C. 6101 et seq.), and Section 794 of Title 29.
HHS grant-related civil rights regulations
  • Title VI Regulations (45 C.F.R. § 80.1 et seq.) (HTML)
  • Title IX Regulations (45 C.F.R. § 86.1 et seq.) (HTML)
  • Regulation for the Administration and Enforcement of Sections 799A and 845 of the Public Health Service Act (45 C.F.R. § 83.1 et seq.)  (HTML)
  • Regulation for General Administration of the Child Care and Development Fund (45 C.F.R. § 98.1 et seq.-  see § 98.48 - 98.49) (HTML)

Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Grant-Related Materials

Grant-related civil rights statutes covering recipients of federal financial assistance from DHS
  • Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 U.S.C. § 2000d et seq. (HTML)
  • Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, 20 U.S.C. § 1681 et seq. (HTML)
  • Stafford Emergency Management and Disaster Assistance Act, 42 U.S.C. § 5151(a) (HTML)
    Prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, nationality, sex, age, disability, English proficiency, or economic status in disaster assistance programs.
DHS grant-related civil rights regulations
  • Title VI regulations for the Department of Homeland Security (6 C.F.R. § 21.1 et seq.) (HTML)
  • Title IX regulations for the Department of Homeland Security (6 C.F.R. § 17.100 et seq.) (HTML)
  • Title VI regulations for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), a component of DHS (44 C.F.R. §  7.1 et seq.  (HTML)
  • Title IX regulations for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), a component of DHS (44 C.F.R. § 19.100 et seq.) (HTML)
  • Federal Disaster Assistance for Disasters Declared on or after November 23, 1988 (44 C.F.R. § 206.1 et seq.) (HTML)

Department of Housing and Urban Development Grant-Related Materials

Grant-related civil rights statutes covering recipients of federal financial assistance from HUD
  • Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 U.S.C. § 2000d et seq. (HTML)
  • Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, 20 U.S.C. § 1681 et seq. (HTML)
  • Housing and Community Development Act, 12 U.S.C. § 1735f-5 (HTML)
    Covers denial of any federally related mortgage loan, or Federal insurance, guaranty, or other assistance in connection therewith.  Prohibits discrimination based on sex.
  • Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994, 31 U.S.C. § 6711 (HTML)
    Funding for crime prevention through education treatment, substance abuse, or job programs.  Prohibits discrimination based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, and disability.
  • Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 (Title I), 42 U.S.C. § 5309 (HTML)
    Authorizing the Community Development Block Grant.  Prohibits discrimination based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, and disability.
  • HOME Investment Partnerships Act / National Affordable Housing Act, 42 U.S.C. § 12832 (HTML)
    Funding to increase affordable housing (including rental housing) for very low-income Americans.  Prohibits discrimination based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, and disability.
HUD grant-related civil rights regulations
  • Title VI regulations, 24 C.F.R. § 1.1 et seq. (HTML)
  • Title IX regulations, 24 C.F.R. § 3.100 et seq. (HTML)
  • Restrictions on assistance to noncitizens, 24 C.F.R. § 5.524 (HTML)
  • Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act regulations, 24 C.F.R. § 6.1 et seq. (HTML)
  • Regulations implementing EO 11063,Nondiscrimination and Equal Opportunity in Housing, 24 C.F.R. § 107.10 et seq. (HTML)
  • Community Development Block Grant nondiscrimination regulations, 24 C.F.R. §§ 570.601.602.912) (HTML)
  • Nondiscrimination provisions applicable to grants under the Native American Housing Assistance and Self Determination Act, 24 C.F.R. § 1000.12 (HTML)
  • Nondiscrimination provisions applicable to Community Development Block Grants to Indian tribes and Alaska Native villages, 24 C.F.R. § 1003.601 (HTML)

Department of the Interior Grant-Related Materials

Grant-related civil rights statutes covering recipients of federal financial assistance from DOI
  • Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 U.S.C. § 2000d et seq. (HTML)
  • Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, 20 U.S.C. § 1681 et seq. (HTML)
  • Youth Conservation Corps Act of 1970, 16 U.S.C. § 1704 (HTML)
    Requires assurance of nondiscrimination for funds for employment within state Youth Conservation Corps.  Prohibits discrimination on the bases of race, sex, and social and economic status. 
  • Mining and Mineral Resources Institutes Act, 30 U.S.C. § 1222 (HTML)
    Recommendations for funding to mining and mineral resources research institutes to be made without regard to bases of race, sex, or religion.
  • Trans-Alaska Pipeline Authorization Act of 1973, 43 U.S.C. § 1651(note) (HTML)
    Funding for the construction of the Trans-Alaska Pipeline.  Requires affirmative action to prevent discrimination in programs given certificates, permits, right-of-ways, leases, or other authorizations, on the bases of race, color, national origin, sex, and religion.
  • Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976, 43 U.S.C. § 1747(10) (HTML)
    Loans to states to relieve social/economic impacts from certain mining.  Prohibits discrimination on the bases of race, color, national origin, sex, and religion.
  • Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act Amendments, 43 U.S.C. § 1863 (HTML)
    Funds under the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act.  Prohibits discrimination on the bases of race, color, national origin, sex, and religion.
  • 48 U.S.C. § 1708 (HTML)
    Covers conveyances of certain submerged land to U.S. territories.  Prohibits  discrimination on the bases of race, color, national origin, sex,  religion, and ancestry.
DOI grant-related civil rights regulations
  • Title VI regulations, 43 C.F.R. § 17.1 et seq. (HTML)
  • Title VI special procedural rules, 43 C.F.R. § 4.800 et seq. (HTML)
  • Title IX regulations, 43 C.F.R. § 41.100 et seq. (HTML)
  • Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act regulations, 30 C.F.R. § 270.1 et seq. (HTML)
  • Office of Surface Mining procedural regulations, 43 C.F.R. § 4.1200 et seq. (HTML)
  • Trans-Alaska Pipeline regulations, 43 C.F.R. § 27.1 et seq. (HTML)
  • Alaska Natural Gas Transportation regulations, 43 C.F.R. § 34.4 (HTML)
  • Mineral Development Impact Relief Loans regulations, 43 C.F.R. § 1882.5-7 (HTML)
  • Fish and Wildlife Service regulations, 50 C.F.R. § 3.1 et seq. (HTML)

Department of Justice Grant-Related Materials

Grant-related civil rights statutes covering recipients of federal financial assistance from DOJ
  • Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 U.S.C. § 2000d et seq. (HTML)
  • Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, 20 U.S.C. § 1681 et seq. (HTML)
  • Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, 8 U.S.C. § 1255a note (HTML)
    State Legalization Impact Assistance Grant funds for the deportation or status adjustment of immigrants.  Prohibits discrimination on the bases of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, and disability.  Note: appropriations under this Act have lapsed.
  • Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968, 42 U.S.C. § 3789d (HTML) Note: Reclassified as 34 U.S.C. § 10228.
    Funding for justice system improvements.  Prohibits discrimination on the bases of race, color, national origin, sex, and religion.
  • Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974, 42 U.S.C. § 5672 (HTMLNote: Reclassified as 34 U.S.C. § 11182.
    Incorporates non-discrimination provisions in 42 U.S.C. § 3789d.   Prohibits discrimination on the bases of race, color, national origin, sex, and religion.
  • Justice Assistance Act of 1984, 42 U.S.C. § 10504 (HTML)  Note: Reclassified as 34 U.S.C. § 50104.
    Assistance for emergency law enforcement.  Incorporates non-discrimination provisions in 42 U.S.C. § 3789d.  Prohibits discrimination on the bases of race, color, national origin, sex, and religion.
  • Victims of Crime Act of 1984, 42 U.S.C. § 10604 (HTML)  Note: Reclassified as 34 U.S.C. § 20110.  
    Assistance for emergency law enforcement.  Incorporates non-discrimination provisions in 42 U.S.C. § 3789d.  Prohibits discrimination on the bases of race, color, national origin, sex, and religion.
  • Violence Against Women Reauthorizati on Act of 2013, 42 U.S.C. § 13925(b)(13) (HTMLNote: Reclassified as 34 U.S.C. § 12291.  
    Incorporates non-discrimination provisions in 42 U.S.C. § 3789d.  Prohibits discrimination on the bases of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity (as defined in paragraph 249(c)(4) of title 18),sexual orientation, and disability.
DOJ grant-related civil rights regulations
  • Title VI regulations (28 C.F.R. § 42.101 et seq.) (HTML)
  • Title IX regulations (28 C.F.R. § 54.100 et seq.) (HTML)
  • Coordination of nondiscrimination laws (28 C.F.R. § 0.51) (HTML)
  • Justice System Improvement Act regulations (28 C.F.R. § 42.201 et seq.) (HTML)
  • Justice Equal Employment Opportunity guidelines for recipients of Federal financial assistance (28 C.F.R. § 42.301 et seq.) (HTML)
  • Department of Justice's Title VI Coordination Regulations (28 C.F.R. § 42.401 et seq.) (HTML)
  • Procedures for Complaints of Employment Discrimination Filed Against Recipients of Federal Financial Assistance (28 C.F.R. § 42.601 et seq.) (HTML)
  • Guidelines for the Enforcement of Title VI (28 C.F.R. § 50.3) (HTML)

Department of Labor Grant-Related Materials

Grant-related civil rights statutes covering recipients of federal financial assistance from DOL
  • Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 U.S.C. § 2000d et seq. (HTML)
  • Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, 20 U.S.C. § 1681 et seq. (HTML)
  • Full Employment and Balanced Growth Act of 1978, 15 U.S.C. § 3151 (HTML)
    Funds for employment-related programs. Prohibits discrimination on the bases of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, and disability.
  • Nontraditional Employment for Women, 29 U.S.C. § 1501 (HTML) (Repealed)
    Prohibits discrimination in employment on the bases of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, and political affiliation or belief.
  • Job Training Partnership Act, 29 U.S.C. § 1577 (Repealed by Pub.L. 105-220, Title I, § 199(b)(2), Aug. 7, 1998, 112 Stat. 1059)
  • Workforce Investment Act of 1998, 29 U.S.C. § 2938 (HTMLNote: Reclassified as 29 U.S.C. § 3248.  
    Funding for employment, training, literacy, and vocational rehabilitation programs.  Prohibits discrimination on the bases of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, and political affiliation or belief.
DOL grant-related civil rights regulations
  • Title VI regulations, 29 C.F.R. § 31.1 et seq. (HTML)
  • Title IX regulations, 29 C.F.R. § 36.100 et seq. (HTML)
  • Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA) nondiscrimination regulations, 29 C.F.R. § 34.1 et seq. (HTML) (Repealed)
  • Miscellaneous regulations implementing JTPA:
    • Titles I, II, and III of the JTPA, 20 C.F.R. § 627.210 (HTML) (Repealed)
    • Indian and Native American Employment and Training Programs, 20 C.F.R. § 632.86 (HTML)
    • Migrant and Seasonal Farmworker Programs, 20 C.F.R. § 633.318 (HTML) (Repealed)
    • Job Corps Program under Title IV-B of the JTPA, 20 C.F.R. § 638.813 (HTML) (Repealed)
  • Miscellaneous regulations implementing the Workforce Investment Act (WIA):
    • Provisions governing welfare-to-work grants, 20 C.F.R. §§ 645.255, 645.270 (HTML) (Removed)
    • Administrative provisions under Title I of the WIA, 20 C.F.R. § 667.275 (HTML)
    • Job Corps Program under Title I of the WIA, 20 C.F.R. § 670.995 (HTML)

Department of State Grant-Related Materials

Grant-related civil rights statutes covering recipients of federal financial assistance from DOS
  • Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 U.S.C. § 2000d et seq. (HTML)
  • Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, 20 U.S.C. § 1681 et seq. (HTML)
  • Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, 22 U.S.C. § 2314(g) (HTML)
    Granting defense articles or training to foreign countries.  Prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, national origin, sex, or religion against U.S. persons participating in the furnishing of this assistance even if that country has a policy or practice of such discrimination.
DOS grant-related civil rights regulations
  • Title VI regulations, 22 C.F.R. § 141.1 et seq. (HTML)
  • Title IX regulations, 22 C.F.R. § 146.100 et seq. (HTML)

Department of Transportation Grant-Related Materials

Grant-related civil rights statutes covering recipients of federal financial assistance from DOT
  • Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 U.S.C. § 2000d et seq. (HTML)
  • Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, 20 U.S.C. § 1681 et seq. (HTML)
  • Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1968, 23 U.S.C. § 140 (HTML)
    Employment assurances for receipt of funds for the Federal-aid highway systems.   Prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, or religion.
  • Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1973, 23 U.S.C. § 324 (HTML)
    Covers any Highway (23 U.S.C.) program or activity receiving funds.   Prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex.
  • Railroad Revitalization and Regulatory Reform Act of 1976, 49 U.S.C. § 306 (HTML)
    Covers several railroad reform programs.  As this date, this program does not receive funding.  Prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, or sex.
  • Federal Transit Act, 49 U.S.C. § 5332 (HTML)
    Block grant funding for mass transportation programs.  Prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, or age.
  • Airport and Airway Improvement Act, 49 U.S.C. § 47123 (HTML)
    Funding for airport / airway improvements.  Prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, or religion.
DOT grant-related civil rights regulations
  • Title VI regulations, 49 C.F.R. § 21.1 et seq. (HTML)
  • Title IX regulations, 49 C.F.R. § 25.100 et seq. (HTML)
  • Airport and Airway Improvement Act nondiscrimination regulations, 14 C.F.R. § 152.401 et seq. (HTML)
  • Nondiscrimination portion of the guidelines for subsidizing air carriers providing essential air transportation, 14 C.F.R. § 271.9 (HTML)
  • Railroad Revitalization and Regulatory Reform Act nondiscrimination regulations, 49 C.F.R. § 265.1 et seq. (Removal of this regulation, 74 Fed. Reg. 33923-01, July 14, 2009)
  • Discrimination in the operations of interstate motor common carriers of passengers, 49 C.F.R. § 374.101 et seq. (HTML)

Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Grant-Related Materials

Grant-related civil rights statutes covering recipients of federal financial assistance from VA
  • Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 U.S.C. § 2000d et seq. (HTML)
  • Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, 20 U.S.C. § 1681 et seq. (HTML)
VA grant-related civil rights regulations
  • Title VI regulations, 38 C.F.R. § 18.1 et seq. (HTML)
  • Title IX regulations, 38 C.F.R. § 23.100 et seq. (HTML)

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Grant-Related Materials

Grant-related civil rights statutes covering recipients of federal financial assistance from EPA
  • Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 U.S.C. § 2000d et seq. (HTML)
  • Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, 20 U.S.C. § 1681 et seq. (HTML)
  • Federal Water Pollution Control Act Amendments of 1972 (Clean Water Act), 33 U.S.C. § 1251 note (HTML)
    Covers funds under this Act, the Clean Water Act, and the Environmental Financing Act.  Covers discrimination on the basis of sex.
EPA grant-related civil rights regulations
  • Nondiscrimination regulations for Federally assisted programs, 40 C.F.R. § 7.10 et seq. (HTML)
  • Nondiscrimination regulations for Federally assisted programs, 40 C.F.R. § 7.30 et seq. (HTML)

General Services Administration (GSA) Grant-Related Materials

Grant-related civil rights statutes covering recipients of federal financial assistance from GSA
  • Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 U.S.C. § 2000d et seq. (HTML)
  • Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, 20 U.S.C. § 1681 et seq. (HTML)
  • Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949, 40 U.S.C. § 122 (formerly 40 U.S.C. § 476) (HTML)
    Funding for management and disposal of government property.  Also covers programs or activities "carried on" under this Act.  Covers discrimination on the basis of sex.
GSA grant-related civil rights regulations
  • Title VI regulations, 41 C.F.R. § 101-6.201 et seq. (HTML)
  • Title IX regulations, 41 C.F.R. § 101-4.100 et seq.  (HTML)
  • Donation of Surplus Property regulations, 41 C.F.R. § 102-37.445(d) (HTML) (Reclassified as 41 C.F.R.§ 102-37.390)

Small Busines Administration (SBA) Grant-Related Materials

Grant-related civil rights statutes covering recipients of federal financial assistance from SBA

  • Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 U.S.C. § 2000d et seq. (HTML)
  • Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, 20 U.S.C. § 1681 et seq. (HTML)
  • Executive Order 12138, set forth in 15 U.S.C. § 631 note (HTML)
    Prohibiting recipients of SBA funds from discriminating against female-owned businesses
SBA grant-related civil rights regulations
  • Title VI regulations, 13 C.F.R. § 112 et seq. (HTML)
  • Title IX regulations, 13 C.F.R. § 113.100 et seq. (HTML)
  • Unified grant-related nondiscrimination regulations, 13 C.F.R. § 113 et seq. (HTML)
Updated May 9, 2022