Discretionary Grants

Section 1005(b) of the UPARR Act states that at the Secretary's discretion, up to 15 percent of the program funds annually may be granted to local governments which do not meet eligibility criteria, but are located in Metropolitan Statistical Areas, provided that these grants to general purpose governments are in accord with the intent of the program. These governments may apply for grants under the program regardless of whether or not they are included on the list of eligible jurisdictions.

Eligible jurisdictions:

The following is a list of cities and urban counties that were determined to meet the criteria for eligibility that was established in accordance with Section 1005(a) of the UPARR Act:

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Eligible Counties

Eligible Cities:

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Akron, Ohio

Albany, Georgia

Albany, New York

Alexandria, Louisiana

Alhambra, California

Allentown, Pennsylvania

Altoona, Pennsylvania

Aguadilla, Puerto Rico

Anniston, Alabama

Arecibo, Puerto Rico

Asbury Park, New Jersey

Asheville, North Carolina

Athens, Georgia

Atlanta, Georgia

Atlantic City, New Jersey

Auburn, Maine

Augusta, Georgia

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Eligible Counties