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42 U.S.C. § 3154h — Workforce training grants
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**(a) In general** On the application of an eligible recipient, the Secretary may make grants to support the development and expansion of innovative workforce training programs through sectoral partnerships leading to quality jobs and the acquisition of equipment or construction of facilities to support workforce development activities.
**(b) Eligible uses** Funds from a grant under this section may be used for—
(1) acquisition or development of land and improvements to house workforce training activities;
(2) acquisition, design and engineering, construction, rehabilitation, alteration, expansion, or improvement of such a facility, including related equipment and machinery;
(3) acquisition of machinery or equipment to support workforce training activities;
(4) planning, technical assistance, and training;
(5) sector partnerships development, program design, and program implementation; and
(6) in the case of an eligible recipient that is a State, subject to subsection (c), a State program to support individual trainees for employment in critical industries with high demand and vacancies necessary for further economic development of the applicable State that—
(A) requires significant post-secondary training; but
(B) does not require a post-secondary degree.
**(c) State grant pilot program**
(1) **In general** — The Secretary may award grants to States for the purpose described in subsection (b)(6).
(2) **Application** — To be eligible to receive a grant under this subsection, the Chief Executive of a State shall submit to the Secretary an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require, which shall include, at a minimum, the following:
(A) A method for identifying critical industry sectors driving
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**(a) In general** On the application of an eligible recipient, the Secretary may make grants to support the development and expansion of innovative workforce training programs through sectoral partnerships leading to quality jobs and the acquisition of equipment or construction of facilities to support workforce development activities.
**(b) Eligible uses** Funds from a grant under this section may be used for—
(1) acquisition or development of land and improvements to house workforce training activities;
(2) acquisition, design and engineering, construction, rehabilitation, alteration, expansion, or improvement of such a facility, including related equipment and machinery;
(3) acquisition of machinery or equipment to support workforce training activities;
(4) planning, technical assistance, and training;
(5) sector partnerships development, program design, and program implementation; and
(6) in the case of an eligible recipient that is a State, subject to subsection (c), a State program to support individual trainees for employment in critical industries with high demand and vacancies necessary for further economic development of the applicable State that—
(A) requires significant post-secondary training; but
(B) does not require a post-secondary degree.
**(c) State grant pilot program**
(1) **In general** — The Secretary may award grants to States for the purpose described in subsection (b)(6).
(2) **Application** — To be eligible to receive a grant under this subsection, the Chief Executive of a State shall submit to the Secretary an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require, which shall include, at a minimum, the following:
(A) A method for identifying critical industry sectors driving in-State economic growth that face staffing challenges for in-demand jobs and careers.
(B) A governance structure for the implementation of the program established by the State, including defined roles for the consortia of agencies of such State, at a minimum, to include the State departments of economic development, labor, and education, or the State departments or agencies with jurisdiction over those matters.
(C) A strategy for recruiting participants from at least 1 community that meets 1 or more of the criteria described in [section 3161(a) of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section3161/a&num=0&edition=prelim).
(D) A plan for how the State will develop a tracking system for eligible programs, participant enrollment, participant outcomes, and an application portal for individual participants.
(3) **Selection** — The Secretary shall award not more than 1 grant under this subsection to any State.
(4) **Eligible uses** — A grant under this subsection may be used for—
(A) necessary costs to carry out the matters described in this subsection, including tuition and stipends for individuals that receive funds under the program established by the applicable State, subject to the requirements described in paragraph (6); and
(B) program implementation, planning, technical assistance, or training.
(5) **Federal share** — Notwithstanding [section 3144 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section3144&num=0&edition=prelim), the Federal share of the cost of any award carried out with a grant made under this subsection shall not exceed 70 percent.
(6) **Participant amounts** — A State shall ensure that grant funds provided under this subsection to each individual that receives funds under the program established by the applicable State is the lesser of the following amounts:
(A) In a case in which the individual is also eligible for a Federal Pell Grant under [section 1070a of title 20](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section1070a&num=0&edition=prelim) for enrollment at the applicable training program for any award year of the training program, $11,000 minus the amount of the awarded Federal Pell Grant.
(B) For an individual not described in paragraph (1), the lesser of—
(i) $11,000; and
(ii) the total cost of the training program in which the individual is enrolled, including tuition, fees, career navigation services, textbook costs, expenses related to assessments and exams for certification or licensure, equipment costs, and wage stipends (in the case of a training program that is an earn-and-learn program).
(7) **Termination** — The authority provided under this subsection shall expire on September 30, 2029.
**(d) Coordination** The Secretary shall coordinate the development of new workforce development models with the Secretary of Labor and the Secretary of Education.
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**(a) Purpose** It is the purpose of this part, to assist in making available the benefits of postsecondary education to eligible students (defined in accordance with [section 1091 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title20-section1091&num=0&edition=prelim)) in institutions of higher education by—
(1) providing Federal Pell Grants to all eligible students;
(2) providing supplemental educational opportunity grants to those students who demonstrate financial need;
(3) providing for payments to the States to assist them in making financial aid available to such students;
(4) providing for special programs and projects designed (A) to identify and encourage qualified youths with financial or cultural need with a potential for postsecondary education, (B) to prepare students from low-income families for postsecondary education, and (C) to provide remedial (including remedial language study) and other services to students; and
(5) providing assistance to institutions of higher education.
**(b) Secretary required to carry out purposes** The Secretary shall, in accordance with subparts 1 through 9 of this part, carry out programs to achieve the purposes of this part.
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**(a) In general** On the application of an eligible recipient, the Secretary may make grants for—
(1) acquisition or development of land and improvements for use for a public works, public service, or development facility or for the improvement of waste management and recycling systems; and
(2) acquisition, design and engineering, construction, rehabilitation, alteration, expansion, increasing the resilience 11 So in original. Probably should be followed by a comma. or improvement of such a facility, including related machinery and equipment.
**(b) Criteria for grant** The Secretary may make a grant under this section only if the Secretary determines that—
(1) the project for which the grant is applied for will, directly or indirectly—
(A) improve the opportunities, in the area where the project is or will be located, for the successful establishment, expansion, or retention,22 So in original. The comma probably should not appear. of industrial or commercial plants or facilities;
(B) assist in the creation of additional long-term employment opportunities in the area; or
(C) primarily benefit the long-term unemployed and underemployed and members of low-income families;
(2) the project for which the grant is applied for will fulfill a pressing need of the area, or a part of the area, in which the project is or will be located; and
(3) the area for which the project is to be carried out has a comprehensive economic development strategy and the project is consistent with the strategy.
**(c) Additional considerations** In awarding grants under subsection (a) and subject to the criteria in subsection (b), the Secretary may also consider the extent to which a project would—
(1) lead to economic diversification in the area, or a part of the area, in which the
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**(a) Grants for public works and economic development** There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out [section 3141 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section3141&num=0&edition=prelim), to remain available until expended—
(1) $170,000,000 for fiscal year 2025;
(2) $195,000,000 for fiscal year 2026;
(3) $220,000,000 for fiscal year 2027;
(4) $245,000,000 for fiscal year 2028; and
(5) $270,000,000 for fiscal year 2029.
**(b) Grants for planning and grants for administrative expenses** There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out [section 3143 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section3143&num=0&edition=prelim), to remain available until expended—
(1) $90,000,000 for fiscal year 2025;
(2) $100,000,000 for fiscal year 2026;
(3) $110,000,000 for fiscal year 2027;
(4) $120,000,000 for fiscal year 2028; and
(5) $130,000,000 for fiscal year 2029.
**(c) Grants for training, research, and technical assistance** There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out [section 3147 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section3147&num=0&edition=prelim), to remain available until expended—
(1) $25,000,000 for fiscal year 2025;
(2) $30,000,000 for fiscal year 2026;
(3) $35,000,000 for fiscal year 2027;
(4) $40,000,000 for fiscal year 2028; and
(5) $45,000,000 for fiscal year 2029.
**(d) Grants for economic adjustment** There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out [section 3149 of this title](https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title42-section3149&num=0&edition=prelim) (other than subsections (d) and (e)), to remain available until expended—
(1) $65,000,000 for fiscal year 2025;
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TITLE 42—THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
§ 3154h
(Pub. L. 89–136, title II, § 220, as added Pub. L.
118–272, div. B, title II, § 2222, Jan. 4, 2025, 138
Stat. 3187.)
§ 3154g. High-speed broadband deployment ini-
tiative
(a) Definitions
In this section:
(1) Broadband project
The term ‘‘broadband project’’ means, for
the purposes of providing, extending, expand-
ing, or improving high-speed broadband serv-
ice to further the goals of this chapter—
(A) planning, technical assistance, or
training;
(B) the acquisition or development of land;
or
(C) the acquisition, design and engineer-
ing, construction, rehabilitation, alteration,
expansion, or improvement of facilities, in-
cluding related machinery, equipment, con-
tractual rights, and intangible property.
(2) Eligible recipient
(A) In general
The term ‘‘eligible recipient’’ means an el-
igible recipient.
(B) Inclusions
The term ‘‘eligible recipient’’ includes—
(i) a public-private partnership; and
(ii) a consortium formed for the purpose
of providing, extending, expanding, or im-
proving high-speed broadband service be-
tween 1 or more eligible recipients and 1 or
more for-profit organizations.
(3) High-speed broadband
The term ‘‘high-speed broadband’’ means the
provision of 2-way data transmission with suf-
ficient downstream and upstream speeds to
end users to permit effective participation in
the economy and to support economic growth,
as determined by the Secretary.
(b) Broadband projects
(1) In general
On the application of an eligible recipient,
the Secretary may make grants under this
subchapter for broadband projects, which shall
be subject to the provisions of this section.
(2) Considerations
In reviewing applications submitted under
paragraph (1), the Secretary shall
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