§13921. Gang Resistance Education and Training projects

(a) Establishment of projects

(1) In general

The Secretary of the Treasury shall establish not less than 50 Gang Resistance Education and Training (GREAT) projects, to be located in communities across the country, in addition to the number of projects currently funded.

(2) Selection of communities

Communities identified for such GREAT projects shall be selected by the Secretary of the Treasury on the basis of gang-related activity in that particular community.

(3) Amount of assistance per project; allocation

The Secretary of the Treasury shall make available not less than $800,000 per project, subject to the availability of appropriations, and such funds shall be allocated-

(A) 50 percent to the affected State and local law enforcement and prevention organizations participating in such projects; and

(B) 50 percent to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms for salaries, expenses, and associated administrative costs for operating and overseeing such projects.

(b) Authorization of appropriations

There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section-

(1) $9,000,000 for fiscal year 1995;

(2) $7,200,000 for fiscal year 1996;

(3) $7,200,000 for fiscal year 1997;

(4) $7,200,000 for fiscal year 1998;

(5) $7,200,000 for fiscal year 1999; and

(6) $7,720,000 for fiscal year 2000.

( Pub. L. 103–322, title III, §32401, Sept. 13, 1994, 108 Stat. 1902 .)

Section Referred to in Other Sections

This section is referred to in section 14214 of this title.