# § 101122. Authorization of appropriations; use of funds
**(a)** **Authorization of Appropriations.—** There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subchapter $15,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2017 through 2030.
**(b)** **Use of Funds.—** Funds made available under subsection (a)—
**(1)** may be advanced each fiscal year to the National Park Foundation in a lump sum without regard to when expenses are incurred;
**(2)** shall be provided to the National Park Foundation for use to match contributions (whether in currency, services, or property) made to the Foundation;
**(3)** may not be used by the National Park Foundation for administrative expenses of the Foundation, including for salaries, travel and transportation expenses, and other overhead expenses; and
**(4)** may not be deposited by the National Park Foundation into any fund that will be invested or earn interest in any way.
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**Source Credit**: (Added Pub. L. 114–289, title IV, § 402(a), Dec. 16, 2016, 130 Stat. 1488; amended Pub. L. 117–328, div. DD, title VI, § 646, Dec. 29, 2022, 136 Stat. 5616.)
## Editorial Notes
### Amendments
2022—Subsec. (a). substituted “$15,000,000” for “$5,000,000” and “2030” for “2023”.