,i #aaith ,,congress #b;d ,session ,h4 ,r4 #hieb ,,in ,,the ,,house ,,of ,,representatives ,may #ba1 #bjbf,ms4 ,bonamici 7for herself1 ,ms4 ,davids of ,kansas1 ,mr4 ,pocan1 ,ms4 ,schakowsky1 ,mr4 ,casten1 ,mr4 ,peters1 ,ms4 ,balint1 and ,mr4 ,torres of ,new ,york7 introduced the following bill2 which was referred to the ,committee on ,education and ,workforce ,a ,,bill ,to amend the ,older ,americans ,act of #aife to establish a ,,lgbtqi rural outreach grant program1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,elder ,pride ,act of #bjbf4 #b4 ,rural outreach grant program ,part ,a of title ,,iv of the ,older ,americans ,act of #aife 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjca et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #dbc4 ,rural outreach grant program 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,eligible entity ,the term eligible entity means an entity that submits an application to the ,assistant ,secretary in accordance with subsection 7c7 and is-- 7,a7 a ,state2 7,b7 an ,indian ,tribe or ,tribal organization2 or 7,c7 an agency1 nonprofit organization1 or institution that-- 7i7 focuses on serving the needs of older individuals1 ,,lgbtqi individuals1 older ,,lgbtqi individuals1 or individuals of another protected class2 or 7ii7 focuses on providing sexual health services to all older individuals1 including services for individuals with ,,hiv2 and 7,d7 may include an area agency on aging for a rural area or a multipurpose senior center4 7#b7 ,,lgbtqi ,the term ,,lgbtqi1 used with respect to an individual1 means a lesbian1 gay1 bisexual1 transgender1 queer1 or intersex individual4 7#c7 ,protected class ,the term protected class means a group of individuals sharing a common characteristic or identity who are legally protected against discrimination4 7#d7 ,rural area ,the term rural area means an area that is not designated by the ,united ,states ,census ,bureau as an urbanized area or urban cluster4 7b7 ,authority for grants ,the ,assistant ,secretary may make grants to eligible entities to carry out activities described in subsection 7d7 that are designed-- 7#a7 to create a cooperative and lasting partnership between ,,lgbtqi older individuals1 or older individuals of a protected class1 residing in rural areas and the eligible entity receiving the grant2 7#b7 to meet the needs of the individuals described in paragraph 7#a72 and 7#c7 to provide comprehensive sexual health services to all older individuals residing in rural areas4 7c7 ,applications 7#a7 ,in general ,an eligible entity seeking a grant under this section shall submit an application to the ,assistant ,secretary at such time1 in such manner1 and containing such information as the ,assistant ,secretary may reasonably require1 including the contents described in paragraph 7#b74 7#b7 ,contents ,an application for a grant under this section shall contain-- 7,a7 a description of the proposed activities to be supported by the grant2 7,b7 a description of the size and characteristics of the population in a rural area to be served by such proposed activities2 7,c7 a description of the public and private resources expected to be made available in connection with such activities2 7,d7 a demonstrated intent to partner with local organizations in rural areas in carrying out such activities2 7,e7 evidence in a form acceptable to the ,assistant ,secretary that such activities will meet urgent needs that are not met by available public and private sources2 and 7,f7 such other information or certifications that the ,assistant ,secretary determines necessary to achieve the purposes described in paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#c7 of subsection 7b74 7d7 ,use of funds ,an eligible entity may use funds made available by a grant under this section to carry out activities that include initiatives that-- 7#a7 engage in education and training relating to community outreach to ,,lgbtqi older individuals1 or older individuals of a protected class1 residing in rural areas2 7#b7 reduce isolation and improve access to care for ,,lgbtqi older individuals1 or older individuals of a protected class1 residing in rural areas by building relationships between such individuals and the local community2 7#c7 foster relationships between local service providers and ,,lgbtqi older individuals1 or older individuals of a protected class1 residing in rural areas2 7#d7 improve cultural competency with respect to ,,lgbtqi individuals1 and older individuals of a protected class1 among organizations and personnel providing services to older individuals residing in rural areas2 7#e7 expand the use of nondiscrimination policies that-- 7,a7 prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation1 gender identity1 and sex characteristics 7including intersex traits72 and 7,b7 create community spaces that are inclusive to ,,lgbtqi older individuals and older individuals of a protected class2 and 7#f7 focus on providing sexual health services to older individuals residing in rural areas1 including services for individuals with ,,hiv4 7e7 ,supplement not supplant ,as a condition of receiving funds under this section1 an eligible entity shall use such funds received under this section only to supplement the level of state or local funds that would1 in the absence of the receipt of funds under this section1 be made available for related ,,lgbtqi services4 7f7 ,standards and guidelines ,the ,assistant ,secretary shall establish standards and guidelines for activities supported by grants under this section4 ,such standards and guidelines shall permit an eligible entity receiving such grant to refine or adapt the standards and guidelines for an individual project if the refinement or adaptation is made necessary by a local circumstance4 7g7 ,coordination with local entities 7#a7 ,cooperation ,an eligible entity that receives a grant under this section shall1 in carrying out activities supported by the grant1 agree to cooperate and coordinate with-- 7,a7 the agencies of the relevant ,state and local governments responsible for providing services to ,,lgbtqi older individuals1 or older individuals of a protected class1 in the area served by such activities2 and 7,b7 other public and private organizations and agencies providing services to ,,lgbtqi older individuals1 or older individuals of a protected class1 in such area4 7#b7 ,prioritization ,an eligible entity receiving a grant under this section shall prioritize cooperating and coordinating with public and private organizations and agencies that primarily serve populations of older individuals with the greatest social need4 7h7 ,reports ,not later than #a year after the effective date of this section1 and annually thereafter1 the ,assistant ,secretary shall submit to the ,congress and make available to the public a report describing the activities carried out under this section during the then preceding #b-year period4 7i7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there is to be authorized for rural outreach grant activities under section #dbc1 #e1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjbg and #bjbh4 4