(f) 
GEOGRAPHIC
DISTRIBUTION.—In 
awarding
grants to qualified applicants under this title, the Sec-
retary shall ensure—
(1) an equitable geographic distribution; and
(2) a distribution to both urban and rural com-
munities in which youth are exposed to a high risk
environment in accordance with section 101(b)(3).
(g) AMOUNT OF GRANT.—The annual amount of a
grant awarded under this title shall not be less than
$100,000 nor more than $300,000, except as provided in
section 102.
(h) FEDERAL SHARE.—
(1) IN GENERAL.—Subject to paragraph (3), a
grant for services awarded under this section may
not exceed—
(A) 90 percent of the total cost of the ac-
tivities to be funded under the program for the
first 2 fiscal years for which the program re-
ceives assistance under this section; and
(B) 75 percent of the total cost of such ac-
tivities for subsequent years for which the pro-
gram receives assistance under this section.
The remainder of such costs shall be made available
as provided in paragraph (2).
(2) FORM OF NON-FEDERAL SHARE.—The non-
Federal share required by paragraph (1) may be in
cash or in-kind, fairly evaluated, including facilities,
equipment, personnel, or services, but may not in-
clude amounts provided by the Federal Government.
In-kind contributions may include space within a
school facility, school personnel, program use of
school transportation systems, outposted health and
social services personnel, and extension of health
provider medical liability insurance.
(3) WAIVER.—The Secretary may waive the re-
quirements of paragraph (1) for any year in accord-
ance with criteria established by regulation. Such
criteria shall include a documented need for the
services provided under this section and an inability
of the grantee to meet the requirements of para-
graph (1) despite a good faith effort.
(i) TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE.—Enti-
ties that receive assistance under this section shall use 10
percent of the amount of such assistance to provide staff
training and to secure necessary technical assistance. To
the maximum extent feasible, technical assistance should
be sought through local community-based entities. Staff
training should include the training of teachers and other
school personnel necessary to ensure appropriate referral
and utilization of services and school reinforced linkages
between classroom activities and services offered.
SEC. 102. PLANNING GRANTS.
(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary, acting through the
Administrator of the Health Resources and Services Ad-
ministration, may award 1-year nonrenewable planning
grants to entities described in section 101(b)(1)(A) that
agree to establish a local community partnership for the
purpose of delivering comprehensive services as described
in section 101.
(b) APPLICATION.—To be eligible to receive a grant
under subsection (a), a local community partnership shall
prepare and submit to the Secretary an application, at
such time, in such manner, and containing such informa-
tion as the Secretary may reasonably require. A copy of
such application shall be provided to the State agencies
primarily responsible for health and education in the par-
ticular State involved.
(c) USE OF AMOUNTS.—Amounts provided under a
grant awarded under subsection (a) shall be used to—
(1) assess the education, health, mental health,
and social service needs of children or youth in the
community proposed to be served by the local com-
munity partnership, and the current service delivery