# 45 C.F.R. § 2540.210 (2026): What provisions exist to ensure that Corporation-supported programs do not discriminate in the selection of participants and staff? > Federal · Regulations · In force URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P2540_S2540_210 ## Section - **Citation:** 45 C.F.R. § 2540.210 (2026) - **Heading:** What provisions exist to ensure that Corporation-supported programs do not discriminate in the selection of participants and staff? - **Jurisdiction:** Federal - **Kind:** Regulations - **Status:** In force - **Text as of:** August 14, 2026 - **Source:** Compiled text - **Location:** Title 45 CFR: Public Welfare / Chapter XXV: CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE / Part 2540: GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS / Subpart B: Requirements Directly Affecting the Selection and Treatment of Participants / § 2540.210: § 2540.210 What provisions exist to ensure that Corporation-supported programs do not discriminate in the selection of participants and staff? ## Text (a) An individual with responsibility for the operation of a project that receives Corporation assistance must not discriminate against a participant in, or member of the staff of, such project on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or political affiliation of such participant or member, or on the basis of disability, if the participant or member is a qualified individual with a disability. (b) Any Corporation assistance constitutes Federal financial assistance for purposes of title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000d et seq. ), title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. 1681 et seq. ), section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 794), and the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 (42 U.S.C. 6101 et seq. ), and constitutes Federal financial assistance to an education program or activity for purposes of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. 1681 et seq. ). (c) An individual with responsibility for the operation of a project that receives Corporation assistance may not discriminate on the basis of religion against a participant in such project or a member of the staff of such project who is paid with Corporation funds. This provision does not apply to the employment (with Corporation assistance) of any staff member of a Corporation-supported project who was employed with the organization operating the project on the date the Corporation grant was awarded. (d) Grantees must notify all program participants, staff, applicants, and beneficiaries of: (1) Their rights under applicable federal nondiscrimination laws, including relevant provisions of the national service legislation and implementing regulations; and (2) The procedure for filing a discrimination complaint with the Corporation's Office of Civil Rights and Inclusiveness. [59 FR 13808, Mar. 23, 1994, as amended at 73 FR 53760, Sept. 17, 2008] ## Nearby sections - [45 C.F.R. § 2540.200 (2026) § 2540.200 Which entities are required to comply with the National Service Criminal History Check requirements in this subpart?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P2540_S2540_200.md) - [45 C.F.R. § 2540.201 (2026) § 2540.201 Which individuals require a National Service Criminal History Check?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P2540_S2540_201.md) - [45 C.F.R. § 2540.202 (2026) § 2540.202 What eligibility criteria apply to an individual for whom a National Service Criminal History Check is required?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P2540_S2540_202.md) - [45 C.F.R. § 2540.203 (2026) § 2540.203 May a grant recipient or subrecipient or service site establish and apply suitability criteria for individuals to work or serve in a position specified in this subpart?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P2540_S2540_203.md) - [45 C.F.R. § 2540.204 (2026) § 2540.204 What are the components of a National Service Criminal History Check?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P2540_S2540_204.md) - [45 C.F.R. § 2540.205 (2026) § 2540.205 By when must the National Service Criminal History Check be completed?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P2540_S2540_205.md) - [45 C.F.R. § 2540.206 (2026) § 2540.206 What procedural steps are required, in addition to conducting the National Service Criminal History Check described in this subpart?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P2540_S2540_206.md) - [45 C.F.R. § 2540.207 (2026) § 2540.207 Waiver.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P2540_S2540_207.md) - [45 C.F.R. § 2540.208 (2026) § 2540.208 Under what circumstances may participants be engaged?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P2540_S2540_208.md) - [45 C.F.R. § 2540.210 (2026) § 2540.210 What provisions exist to ensure that Corporation-supported programs do not discriminate in the selection of participants and staff?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P2540_S2540_210.md) - [45 C.F.R. § 2540.215 (2026) § 2540.215 What should a program participant, staff members, or beneficiary do if the individual believes he or she has been subject to illegal discrimination?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P2540_S2540_215.md) - [45 C.F.R. § 2540.220 (2026) § 2540.220 Under what circumstances and subject to what conditions are participants in Corporation-assisted programs eligible for family and medical leave?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P2540_S2540_220.md) - [45 C.F.R. § 2540.230 (2026) § 2540.230 What grievance procedures must recipients of Corporation assistance establish?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P2540_S2540_230.md) --- Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T45_P2540_S2540_210. 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