Svp best practices implementation grant program

(a) Authorization of grants The Attorney General is authorized to award grants to States to assist in the implementation and administration of the best practices compiled and promulgated by the Attorney General under section 4(c). (b) Eligibility To be eligible to receive a grant under this section, a State shall submit an application to the Attorney General at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Attorney General may require, including a certification that the State is actively adopting and integrating the equitable geographic distribution best practices described in section 4(c). (c) Use of funds A State receiving a grant under this section shall use the grant funds to implement, monitor, and enforce State-level policies that align with the best practices promulgated under section 4(c), and for other related administrative or operational costs as determined appropriate by the State. (d) Authorization of appropriations There are authorized to be appropriated to the Attorney General to carry out this section such sums as may be necessary.