42 U.S.C. § 280f–1 — Strengthening capacity and education for fetal alcohol spectrum disorders

(a) In general. The Secretary may award grants, contracts, or cooperative agreements, as the Secretary decides is appropriate, to public or nonprofit private entities with demonstrated expertise in fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (called "FASD" in this section). These awards must be used to build local, tribal, state, and nationwide ability to prevent FASD, by carrying out the programs described in subsection (b). (b) Programs. An entity that receives an award under subsection (a) may use it for: (1) developing and supporting public education and outreach to raise awareness of the risks of drinking alcohol during pregnancy; (2) acting as a clearinghouse for evidence-based FASD prevention and identification resources, and culturally and linguistically appropriate best practices, to help guide systems of care for people with FASD across their lives; (3) increasing awareness and understanding of effective, evidence-based screening tools and culturally and linguistically appropriate evidence-based treatment services and best practices, which may include building capacity for state, tribal, and local partners; and (4) providing technical assistance to recipients of grants, cooperative agreements, or contracts under section 280f of this title, as appropriate. (c) Application. To be eligible for a grant, contract, or cooperative agreement under this section, an entity must submit an application to the Secretary in the time, manner, and form the Secretary requires. (d) Subcontracting. A public or private nonprofit entity may carry out these activities through contracts or cooperative agreements with other public and private nonprofit entities that also have demonstrated FASD expertise: (1) developing and sharing resources; (2) providing treatment services; and (3) training and technical assistance.