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42 U.S. Code § 3032g. Native American programs
(a) Establishment
(1) In general
The Assistant Secretary shall make grants or enter into contracts with not fewer than two and not more than four eligible entities to establish and operate Resource Centers on Native American Elders (referred to in this section as “Resource Centers”). The Assistant Secretary shall make such grants or enter into such contracts for periods of not less than 3 years.
(2) Functions
(A) In generalEach Resource Center that receives funds under this section shall—
(i)
gather information;
(ii)
perform research;
(iii)
provide for the dissemination of results of the research; and
(iv)
provide technical assistance and training to entities that provide services to Native Americans who are older individuals.
(B) Areas of concernIn conducting the functions described in subparagraph (A), a Resource Center shall focus on priority areas of concern for the Resource Centers regarding Native Americans who are older individuals, which areas shall be—
(i)
health (including mental health) problems;
(ii)
long-term care, including in-home care;
(iii)
elder abuse; and
(iv)
other problems and issues that the Assistant Secretary determines are of particular importance to Native Americans who are older individuals.