20 U.S.C. § 1161e: American history for freedom

traditional American history; the history and nature of, and threats to, free institutions; or the history and achievements of Western civilization. The term “eligible institution” means an institution of higher education as defined in section 1001 of this title . The term “free institution” means an institution that emerged out of Western civilization, such as democracy, constitutional government, individual rights, market economics, religious freedom and religious tolerance, and freedom of thought and inquiry. the significant constitutional, political, intellectual, economic, and foreign policy trends and issues that have shaped the course of American history; and the key episodes, turning points, and leading figures involved in the constitutional, political, intellectual, diplomatic, and economic history of the United States. Each eligible institution that desires a grant under this section shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may reasonably require. how funds made available under this section will be used for the activities set forth under subsection (e), including how such activities will increase knowledge with respect to traditional American history, free institutions, or Western civilization; how the eligible institution will ensure that information about the activities funded under this section is widely disseminated pursuant to subsection (e)(1)(B); any activities to be undertaken pursuant to subsection (e)(2)(A), including identification of entities intended to participate; how funds made available under this section shall be used to supplement and not supplant non-Federal funds available for the activities described in subsection (e); and such fiscal controls and accounting procedures as may be necessary to ensure proper disbursement of and accounting for funding made available to the eligible institution under this section. increase access to quality programming that expands knowledge of traditional American history, free institutions, or Western civilization; involve personnel with strong expertise in traditional American history, free institutions, or Western civilization; and sustain the activities funded under this section after the grant has expired. design and implementation of programs of study, courses, lecture series, seminars, and symposia; development, publication, and dissemination of instructional materials; research; support for faculty teaching in undergraduate and, if applicable, graduate programs; support for graduate and postgraduate fellowships, if applicable; or teacher preparation initiatives that stress content mastery regarding traditional American history, free institutions, or Western civilization; and to undergraduate students (including students enrolled in teacher education programs, if applicable); to graduate students (including students enrolled in teacher education programs, if applicable); to faculty; to local educational agencies; and within the local community. local educational agencies, for the purpose of providing elementary and secondary school teachers an opportunity to enhance their knowledge of traditional American history, free institutions, or Western civilization; and nonprofit organizations whose mission is consistent with the purpose of this section, such as academic organizations, museums, and libraries, for assistance in carrying out activities described under subsection (a); and other activities that meet the purposes of this section. For the purpose of carrying out this section, there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary for fiscal year 2009 and each of the five succeeding fiscal years.