34 USC 11314 – Grants for tribal delinquency prevention and response programs
(a) In general
The Administrator shall make grants under this section, on a competitive basis, to eligible Indian Tribes (or consortia of Indian Tribes) as described in subsection (b)—
(1) to support and enhance—
(A) tribal juvenile delinquency prevention services; and
(B) the ability of Indian Tribes to respond to, and care for, at-risk or delinquent youth upon release; and
(2) to encourage accountability of Indian tribal governments with respect to preventing juvenile delinquency, and responding to, and caring for, juvenile offenders.
(b) Eligible Indian Tribes
Terms Used In 34 USC 11314
- Fiscal year: The fiscal year is the accounting period for the government. For the federal government, this begins on October 1 and ends on September 30. The fiscal year is designated by the calendar year in which it ends; for example, fiscal year 2006 begins on October 1, 2005 and ends on September 30, 2006.
To be eligible to receive a grant under this section, an Indian Tribe or consortium of Indian Tribes shall submit to the Administrator an application in such form as the Administrator may require.
(c) Considerations
In providing grants under this section, the Administrator shall take into consideration, with respect to the Indian Tribe to be served, the—
(1) juvenile delinquency rates;
(2) school dropout rates; and
(3) number of youth at risk of delinquency.
(d) Availability of funds
Of the amount available for a fiscal year to carry out this subchapter, 11 percent shall be available to carry out this section.