; (7) the term research-based practice means a program, strategy, or procedure that is selected and implemented based on documented effectiveness, with activities adapted based on data about local conditions, as appropriate; (8) the term State means each of the 50 States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Guam, and the Northern Mariana Islands; and (9) the term unit of local government means a county, municipality, city, town, township, village, parish, borough, or other unit of general government below the State level. 3042. Program authorized (a) In general The Attorney General may— (1) make grants to eligible entities to prepare a comprehensive plan for and implement enhancement of the capacity of local and tribal communities to effectively target and address significant crime issues through collaborative cross-sector approaches; and (2) provide training and technical assistance to eligible entities that receive grants under this part. (b) Project goals Projects funded under this section shall— (1) identify a focus neighborhood facing significant crime challenges; (2) use evidence-based practices or research-based practices; (3) encourage active involvement and leadership from neighborhood residents, business owners, organizations, and others who live, work, or conduct business in the focus neighborhood