§10384 Limitation on Use of Funds

Summary

Federal money under this law must not replace state, local, or Bureau of Indian Affairs money. It must add to what those governments would already spend. States and local governments may use money from the Assets Forfeiture equitable sharing program to cover the non‑Federal share of projects paid under this law. Funds Congress gives for tribal law enforcement or the Bureau of Indian Affairs on Indian lands may also count as the non‑Federal share. Grants for hiring or rehiring a career law enforcement officer are capped at $75,000 unless the Attorney General allows more. A "covered applicant" is someone applying for a hiring grant for an agency that is below its budgeted strength. "Budgeted strength" is the highest number of sworn officers the agency’s budget allows. Not later than 180 days after May 24, 2024, the Attorney General must make clear procedures for covered applicants that say they can still get funding and let them confirm the grant money is not replacing local or tribal funds. The Attorney General must also try to cut down on paperwork for these applicants.