Agencies When Providing Federal Financial Assistance Should Ensure Compliance With Title VI

A request was made for a review of Federal agencies' compliance with title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Title VI provides that no person shall be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, or national origin under any Federal financial assistance program. Each executive department and agency is responsible for determining which of its activities and programs provide Federal financial assistance subject to title VI. The Department of Justice is responsible for coordinating agencies' enforcement of title VI and assisting agencies to implement their title VI responsibilities.