((a)) ** Authority to award grants** The Office of Justice Programs of the Department of Justice may award grants, in accordance with such regulations as the Attorney General may prescribe, to State, local, or tribal programs designed to combat hate crimes committed by juveniles, including programs to train local law enforcement officers in identifying, investigating, prosecuting, and preventing hate crimes.

((b)) ** Authorization of appropriations** There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out this section.