Equal ability for faith-based organizations to seek and receive financial assistance through DHS social service programs.

CFR · 2024-01-01 · US · Title 6

(a) Faith-based organizations are eligible, on the same basis as any other organization and considering any religious accommodations appropriate under the Constitution or other provisions of Federal law, including but not limited to 42 U.S.C. 2000bb (b) Neither DHS, nor a State or local government, nor any other entity that administers any social service program supported by direct financial assistance from DHS, shall discriminate for or against an organization on the basis of the organization's religious motivation, character, affiliation, or exercise. For purposes of this part, to discriminate against an organization on the basis of the organization's religious exercise means to disfavor an organization, including by failing to select an organization, disqualifying an organization, or imposing any condition or selection criterion that otherwise disfavors or penalizes an organization in the selection process or has such an effect: (1) Because of conduct that would not be considered grounds to disfavor a secular organization, (2) Because of conduct that must or could be granted an appropriate accommodation in a manner consistent with RFRA (42 U.S.C. 2000bb through 2000bb-4) or the Religion Clauses of the First Amendment to the Constitution; or (3) Because of the actual or suspected religious motivation of the organization's religious exercise. (c) Decisions about awards of Federal financial assistance must be free from political interference or even the appearance of such int

official document · source cfr-2024 · id 6:§ 19.3