42 U.S.C. § 3154e — Workforce training grants

Page 5861 TITLE 42—THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE § 3154e (d) Use of awards A recipient of a planning performance award under subsection (a) shall use the award to in- crease the Federal share of the cost of a project under this subchapter. (e) Federal share Notwithstanding section 3144 of this title, the funds of a planning performance award may be used to pay up to 100 percent of the cost of a project under this subchapter. (f) Funding The Secretary shall use any amounts made available for economic development assistance programs to carry out this section. (Pub. L. 89–136, title II, § 216, as added Pub. L. 108–373, title II, § 211(a), Oct. 27, 2004, 118 Stat. 1765.) § 3154c. Direct expenditure or redistribution by recipient (a) In general Subject to subsection (b), a recipient of a grant under section 3141, 3143, or 3147 of this title may directly expend the grant funds or may redistribute the funds in the form of a subgrant to other eligible recipients to fund re- quired components of the scope of work ap- proved for the project. (b) Limitation A recipient may not redistribute grant funds received under section 3141 or 3143 of this title to a for-profit entity. (c) Economic adjustment Subject to subsection (d), a recipient of a grant under section 3149 of this title may di- rectly expend the grant funds or may redis- tribute the funds to public and private entities in the form of a grant, loan, loan guarantee, payment to reduce interest on a loan guarantee, or other appropriate assistance. (d) Limitation Under subsection (c), a recipient may not pro- vide any grant to a private for-profit entity. (Pub. L. 89–136, title II, § 217, as added Pub. L. 108–373, title II, § 212(a), Oct. 27, 2004, 118 Stat. 1766.) § 3154d. Renewable energy program (a) Definition of renewable energy site In this section, the term ‘‘renewable energy site’’ means a brownfield site that is redeveloped through the incorporation of 1 or more renew- able energy technologies, including solar, wind, geothermal, ocean, and emerging, but proven, renewable energy technologies. (b) Establishment On the application of an eligible recipient, the Secretary may make a grant for a project for the development of a renewable energy site if the Secretary determines that the project will— (1) use 1 or more renewable energy tech- nologies described in subsection (a), to develop abandoned or contaminated sites for commer- cial use; and (2) improve the commercial and economic opportunities in the area in which the project is located. (c) Savings clause To the extent that any portion of a grant awarded under subsection (b) involves remedi- ation, the remediation shall be subject to sec- tion 3222 of this title. (Pub. L. 89–136, title II, § 218, as added Pub. L. 108–373, title II, § 213(a), Oct. 27, 2004, 118 Stat. 1766; amended Pub. L. 118–272, div. B, title II, § 2220, Jan. 4, 2025, 138 Stat. 3185.) Editorial Notes AMENDMENTS 2025—Pub. L. 118–272, § 2220(1), substituted ‘‘Renewable energy’’ for ‘‘Brightfields demonstration’’ in section catchline. Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 118–272, § 2220(2), added subsec. (a) and struck out former subsec. (a). Prior to amendment, text read as follows: ‘‘In this section, the term ‘brightfield site’ means a brownfield site that is rede- veloped through the incorporation of 1 or more solar energy technologies.’’ Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 118–272, § 2220(3)(A), (B), sub- stituted ‘‘Establishment’’ for ‘‘Demonstration pro- gram’’ in heading and ‘‘renewable energy’’ for ‘‘brightfield’’ in introductory provisions. Subsec. (b)(1). Pub. L. 118–272, § 2220(3)(C), substituted ‘‘renewable energy technologies described in subsection (a),’’ for ‘‘solar energy technologies’’. Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 118–272, § 2220(4), struck out sub- sec. (d). Text read as follows: ‘‘There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $5,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2004 through 2008, to remain avail- able until expended.’’ § 3154e. Workforce training grants (a) In general On the application of an eligible recipient, the Secretary may make grants to support the de- velopment and expansion of innovative work- force training programs through sectoral part- nerships leading to quality jobs and the acquisi- tion 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 ac- tivities; (2) acquisition, design and engineering, con- struction, rehabilitation, alteration, expan- sion, or improvement of such a facility, in- cluding related equipment and machinery; (3) acquisition of machinery or equipment to support workforce training activities; (4) planning, technical assistance, and train- ing; (5) sector partnerships development, pro- gram design, and program implementation; and (6) in the case of an eligible recipient that is a State, subject to subsection (c), a State pro- gram to support individual trainees for em- ployment in critical industries with high de- mand and vacancies necessary for further eco- nomic development of the applicable State that— Page 5862 TITLE 42—THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE § 3154f (A) requires significant post-secondary training; but (B) does not require a post-secondary de- gree. (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 re- quire, which shall include, at a minimum, the following: (A) A method for identifying critical in- dustry sectors driving in-State economic growth that face staffing challenges for in- demand jobs and careers. (B) A governance structure for the imple- mentation of the program established by the State, including defined roles for the con- sortia of agencies of such State, at a min- imum, 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. (D) A plan for how the State will develop a tracking system for eligible programs, par- ticipant enrollment, participant outcomes, and an application portal for individual par- ticipants. (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 mat- ters described in this subsection, including tuition and stipends for individuals that re- ceive funds under the program established by the applicable State, subject to the re- quirements described in paragraph (6); and (B) program implementation, planning, technical assistance, or training. (5) Federal share Notwithstanding section 3144 of this title, the Federal share of the cost of any award car- ried out with a grant made under this sub- section shall not exceed 70 percent. (6) Participant amounts A State shall ensure that grant funds pro- vided under this subsection to each individual that receives funds under the program estab- lished 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 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 pro- gram 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 sub- section shall expire on September 30, 2029. (d) Coordination The Secretary shall coordinate the develop- ment of new workforce development models with the Secretary of Labor and the Secretary of Education. (Pub. L. 89–136, title II, § 219, as added Pub. L. 118–272, div. B, title II, § 2221, Jan. 4, 2025, 138 Stat. 3186.) § 3154f. Congressional notification requirements (a) In general In the case of a project described in subsection (b), the Secretary shall provide to the Com- mittee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representa- tives notice, in accordance with subsection (c), of the award of a grant for the project not less than 3 business days before notifying an eligible recipient of their selection for that award. (b) Projects described A project referred to in subsection (a) is a project that the Secretary has selected to re- ceive a grant administered by the Economic De- velopment Administration in an amount not less than $100,000. (c) Requirements A notification under subsection (a) shall in- clude— (1) the name of the project; (2) the name of the applicant; (3) the region in which the project is to be carried out; (4) the State in which the project is to be carried out; (5) the 1 or more counties or political sub- divisions in which the project is to be carried out; (6) the number of jobs expected to be created or retained as a result of the project; (7) the estimated date of completion of the project; (8) the amount of the grant awarded; (9) a description of the project; and (10) any additional information, as deter- mined to be appropriate by the Secretary. (d) Public availability The Secretary shall make a notification under subsection (a) publicly available not later than 60 days after the date on which the Secretary provides the notice.