20 U.S.C. § 1161i–2 — Grants authorized

(a) In general From the amounts appropriated under section 1161i–7 of this title , the Secretary^* may award grants to States under the provisions of this part to enable such States— (1) to establish a State^* Task Force described in section 1161i–3 of this title ; and (2) to support activities of the State Task Force described in section 1161i–4 of this title . (b) Competitive basis Grants under this part must be awarded on a competitive basis. (c) Equitable geographic distribution In awarding grants under this part, the Secretary must take into consideration providing an equitable geographic distribution of such grants. (d) Duration Grants under this part must be awarded for a period of five years.