34 U.S.C. § 10402 — Tribal grant program authorized

(a) In general From the amount reserved under section 1810(b), 1 the Attorney General must 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 5130 of title 25 , or a consortia of such tribes, must 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.