Grant recipients

(a) Eligible entities To be eligible for a grant or technical assistance under the Program, an entity shall be, or be partnered with, any of the following: (1) A State, local, Tribal, or territorial government. (2) A Metropolitan Planning Organization. (3) A special purpose district or public authority with a transportation function. (4) A transit agency. (b) Geographic diversity In selecting eligible entities to receive grants under the Program, the Secretary shall prioritize geographical diversity. (c) Additional grant amounts An eligible entity may receive a grant from a State, local, Tribal, or territorial government to carry out similar activities as the activities funded under the Program. (d) Workforce development and training Eligible entities may use a portion of their grant to cover costs associated with training workers to construct, install, maintain, or operate the projects. (e) Community engagement Eligible entities may use a portion of their grant to cover costs associated with engaging the communities and affected workers, such as drivers, on the planning and design of the project and educating the public on the project.