U.S. Code > Title 42 The Public Health and Welfare > CHAPTER 46—JUSTICE SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT > SUBCHAPTER XII-F—JUVENILE ACCOUNTABILITY BLOCK GRANTS > § 3796ee-1. Tribal grant program authorized

§ 3796ee-1. Tribal grant program authorized

(a) In general
From the amount reserved under section 3796ee–10 (b) of this title, the Attorney General shall make grants to Indian tribes for programs to strengthen tribal juvenile justice systems and to hold tribal youth accountable.
(b) Eligibility
Indian tribes, as defined by section 479a of title 25, or a consortia of such tribes, shall submit to the Attorney General an application in such form and containing such information as the Attorney General may require. Only tribes that carry out tribal juvenile justice functions shall be eligible to receive a grant under this section.
(c) Awards
The Attorney General shall award grants under this section on a competitive basis.
(d) Guidelines
The Attorney General shall issue guidelines establishing application, use, and award criteria and processes consistent with the purposes and requirements of this Act.