((a)) ** In general** The Administrator shall make grants under this section, on a competitive basis, to eligible Indian Tribes (or consortia of Indian Tribes) as described in subsection (b)—

((1)) to support and enhance—

((A)) tribal juvenile delinquency prevention services; and

((B)) the ability of Indian Tribes to respond to, and care for, at-risk or delinquent youth upon release; and

((2)) to encourage accountability of Indian tribal governments with respect to preventing juvenile delinquency, and responding to, and caring for, juvenile offenders.

((b)) ** Eligible Indian Tribes** To be eligible to receive a grant under this section, an Indian Tribe or consortium of Indian Tribes shall submit to the Administrator an application in such form as the Administrator may require.

((c)) ** Considerations** In providing grants under this section, the Administrator shall take into consideration, with respect to the Indian Tribe to be served, the—

((1)) juvenile delinquency rates;

((2)) school dropout rates; and

((3)) number of youth at risk of delinquency.

((d)) ** Availability of funds** Of the amount available for a fiscal year to carry out this subchapter, 11 percent shall be available to carry out this section.