; and (2) by adding at the end the following: (2) State collection of data The attorney general of a State may, through appropriate means, acquire data about the use of excessive force by law enforcement officers and such data may be used by the attorney general in conducting investigations under section 210401. . (d) Grant program (1) Grants authorized The Attorney General may award a grant to a State to assist the State in conducting pattern and practice investigations at the State level. (2) Eligibility In order for a State to be eligible for a grant under paragraph (1), the attorney general of the State, or similar State official, shall have the authority to conduct pattern and practice investigations, as described in section 210401 of the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994 ( 34 U.S.C. 12601 ), of governmental agencies in the State. (3) Application A State seeking a grant under paragraph (1) shall submit an application in such form, at such time, and containing such information as the Attorney General may require. (4) Funding There are authorized to be appropriated $100,000,000 to the Attorney General for each of fiscal years 2020 through 2022 to carry out this subsection.