(a) In general To request a grant under this subchapter, the chief executive of a State, unit of local government, or Indian tribe shall submit an application to the Director at such time, in such manner, and accompanied by such information as the Director may require. Each application shall
(1) include a detailed explanation of
(A) the intended uses of funds provided under the grant; and
(B) how the activities funded under the grant will meet the purpose of this subchapter; and
(2) be accompanied by an assurance that the application was prepared after consultation with individuals not limited to law enforcement officers (such as
school violence researchers, child psychologists, social workers, teachers, principals, and other
school personnel) to ensure that the improvements to be funded under the grant are
(A) consistent with a comprehensive approach to preventing
school violence; and
(B) individualized to the needs of each
school at which those improvements are to be made.