(1) to reduce greenhouse gas emissions created 
as a result of activities within the jurisdictions of eli-
gible entities in a manner that— 
(A) is environmentally sustainable; and 
(B) to the maximum extent practicable, 
maximizes benefits for local and regional com-
munities; 
(2) to reduce the total energy use of the eligible 
entities; and 
(3) to improve energy efficiency in— 
(A) the transportation sector; 
(B) the building sector; and 
(C) other appropriate sectors. 
(e) WORKFORCE HOUSING.—In addition to the other 
activities described in this title, the Commission shall es-
tablish or coordinate housing improvement projects to as-
sist workers in finding affordable housing. 
(f) SUPPLEMENTAL SERVICES.—In addition to the 
other activities described in this title, the Commission 
shall establish or coordinate existing social service re-
sources, including childcare and transportation services, as 
are necessary to ensure employment, training, and 
projects under this Act are carried out effectively and effi-
ciently. 
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(g) YOUTH WORKS PROGRAM.—In addition to other 
activities described in this title, the Commission shall es-
tablish or coordinate existing resource for a Youth Em-
ployment Program, particularly for disadvantaged, at risk, 
and out-of-school youth between the ages of 12–19 years 
old, to provide summer and after school employment or 
skills training opportunities. 
(h) ARTS, CULTURE, HISTORICAL RESTORATION AND 
HERITAGE.—In addition to the other activities described 
in this title, the Commission is authorized to provide 
grants for projects that reflect, promote, or maintain the 
architectural, artistic and cultural heritage of the affected 
region, including the chronicling of stories surrounding the 
2005 and 2008 Hurricanes. 
(i) GULF COAST ARTISTS GRANTS.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—The Commission may pro-
vide not more than 15 grants per year to eligible re-
cipients for artistic and cultural projects which re-
flect, document, or preserve the history and culture 
of the Gulf Coast region. Grants shall be provided 
on the basis of the demonstrated merit of the appli-
cant as determined by the Commission. 
(2) ELIGIBLE RECIPIENTS.—To be eligible to 
receive a grant under paragraph (1), an individual 
shall— 
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(A) be a resident of the Gulf Coast region; 
and 
(B) have demonstrated skill or talent in 
music, theater, writing, or the visual arts. 
(3) AMOUNT OF GRANT.—The amount of the 
grants provided under this subsection shall be deter-
mined by the Commission. 
(4) APPLICATION.—To receive a grant under 
this subsection, an eligible recipient shall submit an 
application to the Commission in such form and 
manner as the Commission shall determine. 
(5) USE OF GRANT FUNDS.—A grant provided 
under this subsection shall be used on an artistic 
project that— 
(A) showcases the history or culture of the 
Gulf Coast region; or 
(B) has as its subject the effects of Hurri-
canes Katrina or Rita. 
(j) CHRONICLE OF HURRICANES KATRINA AND RITA 
GRANTS.— 
(1) AUTHORIZATION.—The Commission may to 
provide not more than 5 grants to an eligible recipi-
ent for projects that chronicle the story of Hurri-
canes Katrina and Rita. Grants shall be provided on 
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the basis of the demonstrated merit of the applicant 
as determined by the Commission. 
(2) ELIGIBLE RECIPIENTS.—To be eligible to 
receive a grant under paragraph (1), an individual 
shall— 
(A) be a resident of the Gulf Coast region; 
and 
(B) have demonstrated skill or talent as a 
writer or film maker. 
(3) AMOUNT OF GRANT.—The amount of the 
grants provided under this section shall be deter-
mined by the Commission. 
(4) APPLICATION.—To receive a grant under 
this section, an eligible recipient shall submit an ap-
plication to the Commission in such form and man-
ner as the Commission shall determine. 
(5) USE OF GRANT FUNDS.—A grant provided 
under this section shall be used on a project that 
chronicles, through the written word or through film, 
the story of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita from the 
perspective of survivors and evacuees. 
SEC. 210. GENERAL PROVISIONS AND GUIDELINES. 
In conducting works projects under this title, the 
Commission shall adhere to the following rules and guide-
lines: 
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(1) All public works projects shall be conducted 
in, and be for the benefit of, the lands of the Gulf 
Coast region, and the individuals, families, commu-
nities, and businesses of the Gulf Coast region. 
(2) The Gulf Coast Civic Works Project shall 
employ a minimum of 100,000 Gulf Coast region 
residents and evacuees for all works programs and 
other related job opportunities. 
(3) The Gulf Coast Civic Works Project shall 
make job opportunities, job training programs, and 
other beneficial projects known to the Gulf Coast 
communities through advertising and partnerships 
with regional agencies and employment organiza-
tions, and partnerships with community based orga-
nizations. 
(4) Whenever possible, the Gulf Coast Civic 
Works Project shall purchase materials, equipment, 
supplies, and services from local business and pro-
ducers. 
(5) The Gulf Coast Civic Works Project shall 
maintain nondiscriminatory practices and shall not 
discriminate in hiring or employment decisions on 
the basis of race, gender, nationality, ethnicity, reli-
gion, or sexual orientation. 
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(6) No employee or trainee of the Gulf Coast 
Civic Works Project shall have financial interest in 
any public Commission engaged in business with the 
Gulf Coast Civic Works Project, nor in any Commis-
sion engaged in the manufacture, selling, or distribu-
tion of goods or materials used in construction 
projects authorized by the Commission, nor shall any 
employee or trainee have any interest in a any busi-
ness that may be adversely affected by the success 
of the Commission. 
(7) Employees and trainees of the Gulf Coast 
Civic Works Project shall not be considered Federal 
employees for any purpose under the laws of the 
United States. 
SEC. 211. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. 
(a) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.—There is 
authorized to be appropriated to the Commission such 
sums as may be necessary for fiscal years 2010 through 
2014 to carry out this Act. 
(b) PARTNERSHIPS.—The Commission shall make 
every effort to partner with State and local governments 
and private industry in the funding and administration of 
projects under this title. 
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