1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Eviction Prevention Act of 2018 . 2. Grants for States to provide access to counsel in civil actions related to eviction (a) Authorization The Attorney General, acting through the Office for Access to Justice, is authorized to make grants to States to provide eligible individuals with access to counsel in civil actions related to eviction. (b) Use of funds A State that receives a grant under this section shall use such funds to hire attorneys in positions that are dedicated solely to providing counsel described in subsection (a). (c) Application A State seeking an application under this section shall submit an application to the Attorney General at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Attorney General may reasonably require, including— (1) the rate of eviction for that State