Sec. 201 Border relief grant program
In general— From amounts made available under section 202, the Attorney General may make border security grants to—
sheriffs’ offices of counties any part of which is within 25 miles of the southern border of the United States; and
police departments serving a city, town, or other political subdivision in a county any part of which is within 25 miles of the southern border of the United States (including tribal police departments serving a community any part of which is within 25 miles of such border).
Use of funds—
In general— Grant funds received under subsection (a) may be used for the following activities:
To conduct law enforcement operations to enforce criminal laws, prevent and punish criminal activity, and protect the lives, property, and security of the people within the jurisdiction of the grant recipient.
To transfer to appropriate Federal law enforcement officials aliens unlawfully present in the United States who are detained or in the custody of the grant recipient.
To enforce State and Federal laws relating to securing the border and enforce other State and Federal criminal laws.
Payment of costs— Use of funds under paragraph (1) shall include payment for costs of hiring, equipping, training, and otherwise controlling the operations and deployment of law enforcement officials engaged in duties described in paragraph (1), as well as the costs of paying overtime to such officials.
Application—
In general— Each eligible law enforcement agency seeking a grant under this section shall submit to the Attorney General an application at such time, in such manner, and accompanied by such information as the Attorney General may require.
Contents— Each application submitted pursuant to paragraph (1) shall—
describe the activities for which assistance under this section is sought; and
provide such additional assurances as the Attorney General determines to be essential to ensure compliance with the requirements of this section.