From the amounts appropriated under section 1161i-7 of this title, the Secretary is authorized to award grants to States in accordance with the provisions of this part to enable such States-
Grants under this part shall be awarded on a competitive basis.
In awarding grants under this part, the Secretary shall take into consideration providing an equitable geographic distribution of such grants.
Grants under this part shall be awarded for a period of five years.
20 U.S.C. § 1161i-2