§ 14163b. Applications
(a)
In general
The Attorney General shall establish a process through which a State may apply for a grant under this part.
(b)
Application
(1)
In general
A State desiring a grant under this part shall submit an application to the Attorney General at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Attorney General may reasonably require.
(2)
Contents
Each application submitted under paragraph (1) shall contain—
(A)
a certification by an appropriate officer of the State that the State authorizes capital punishment under its laws and conducts, or will conduct, prosecutions in which capital punishment is sought;
(B)
a description of the communities to be served by the grant, including the nature of existing capital defender services and capital prosecution programs within such communities;
(C)
a long-term statewide strategy and detailed implementation plan that—