--- kind: "section" citation: "42 U.S.C. § 3154e" title: "42" title_heading: "The Public Health and Welfare" number: "3154e" heading: "Workforce training grants" release: "119-102" url: "https://uscodex.org/usc/42/3154e" units: - "Chapter 38 — Public Works and Economic Development" - "Subchapter II — Grants for Public Works and Economic Development" --- # §3154e. Workforce training grants - (a) **In general—** On the application of an [eligible recipient](/usc/42/3122.md?p=6-A), the [Secretary](/usc/42/3122.md?p=13) may make [grants](/usc/42/3122.md?p=8) to support the development and expansion of innovative workforce [training](/usc/42/285e–2.md?p=b-2) [programs](/usc/42/274l–1.md?p=4) through sectoral partnerships leading to quality jobs and the acquisition of equipment or [construction](/usc/42/7479.md?p=2-C) of [facilities](/usc/42/11049.md?p=4) to support workforce development activities. - (b) **Eligible uses—** [Funds](/usc/42/12854.md?p=3) from a [grant](/usc/42/3122.md?p=8) under this section may be used for— - (1) acquisition or development of land and improvements to house workforce [training](/usc/42/285e–2.md?p=b-2) activities; - (2) acquisition, design and engineering, [construction](/usc/42/7479.md?p=2-C), rehabilitation, alteration, expansion, or improvement of such a [facility](/usc/42/11049.md?p=4), including related equipment and machinery; - (3) acquisition of machinery or equipment to support workforce [training](/usc/42/285e–2.md?p=b-2) activities; - (4) planning, technical assistance, and [training](/usc/42/285e–2.md?p=b-2); - (5) sector partnerships development, [program](/usc/42/274l–1.md?p=4) design, and [program](/usc/42/274l–1.md?p=4) implementation; and - (6) in the case of an [eligible recipient](/usc/42/3122.md?p=6-A) that is a [State](/usc/42/3122.md?p=14), subject to [subsection (c)](#c), a [State](/usc/42/3122.md?p=14) [program](/usc/42/274l–1.md?p=4) to support individual trainees for employment in critical industries with high demand and vacancies necessary for further economic development of the applicable [State](/usc/42/3122.md?p=14) that— - (A) requires significant post-secondary [training](/usc/42/285e–2.md?p=b-2); but - (B) does not require a post-secondary degree. - (c) **State grant pilot program—** - (1) **In general—** The [Secretary](/usc/42/3122.md?p=13) may award [grants](/usc/42/3122.md?p=8) to [States](/usc/42/3122.md?p=14) for the purpose described in [subsection (b)(6)](#b-6). - (2) **Application—** To be eligible to receive a [grant](/usc/42/3122.md?p=8) under this subsection, the Chief Executive of a [State](/usc/42/3122.md?p=14) shall submit to the [Secretary](/usc/42/3122.md?p=13) an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the [Secretary](/usc/42/3122.md?p=13) may require, which shall include, at a minimum, the following: - (A) A method for identifying critical industry sectors driving in-[State](/usc/42/3122.md?p=14) economic growth that face staffing challenges for in-demand jobs and careers. - (B) A governance structure for the implementation of the [program](/usc/42/274l–1.md?p=4) established by the [State](/usc/42/3122.md?p=14), including defined roles for the consortia of agencies of such [State](/usc/42/3122.md?p=14), 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](/usc/42/3161.md?p=a). - (D) A plan for how the [State](/usc/42/3122.md?p=14) will develop a tracking system for eligible [programs](/usc/42/274l–1.md?p=4), participant enrollment, participant outcomes, and an application portal for individual participants. - (3) **Selection—** The [Secretary](/usc/42/3122.md?p=13) shall award not more than 1 [grant](/usc/42/3122.md?p=8) under this subsection to any [State](/usc/42/3122.md?p=14). - (4) **Eligible uses—** A [grant](/usc/42/3122.md?p=8) 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](/usc/42/12854.md?p=3) under the [program](/usc/42/274l–1.md?p=4) established by the applicable [State](/usc/42/3122.md?p=14), subject to the requirements described in [paragraph (6)](#c-6); and - (B) [program](/usc/42/274l–1.md?p=4) implementation, planning, technical assistance, or [training](/usc/42/285e–2.md?p=b-2). - (5) **Federal share—** Notwithstanding [section 3144 of this title](/usc/42/3144.md), the Federal share of the cost of any award carried out with a [grant](/usc/42/3122.md?p=8) made under this subsection shall not exceed 70 percent. - (6) **Participant amounts—** A [State](/usc/42/3122.md?p=14) shall ensure that [grant funds](/usc/42/5106a.md?p=f-1-B) provided under this subsection to each individual that receives [funds](/usc/42/12854.md?p=3) under the [program](/usc/42/274l–1.md?p=4) established by the applicable [State](/usc/42/3122.md?p=14) is the lesser of the following amounts: - (A) In a case in which the individual is also eligible for a Federal Pell [Grant](/usc/42/3122.md?p=8) under [section 1070a of title 20](/usc/20/1070a.md) for enrollment at the applicable [training](/usc/42/285e–2.md?p=b-2) [program](/usc/42/274l–1.md?p=4) for any award year of the [training](/usc/42/285e–2.md?p=b-2) [program](/usc/42/274l–1.md?p=4), $11,000 minus the amount of the awarded Federal Pell [Grant](/usc/42/3122.md?p=8). - (B) For an individual not described in [paragraph (1)](#c-1), the lesser of— - (i) $11,000; and - (ii) the total cost of the [training](/usc/42/285e–2.md?p=b-2) [program](/usc/42/274l–1.md?p=4) 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](/usc/42/285e–2.md?p=b-2) [program](/usc/42/274l–1.md?p=4) that is an earn-and-learn [program](/usc/42/274l–1.md?p=4)). - (7) **Termination—** The authority provided under this subsection shall expire on September 30, 2029. - (d) **Coordination—** The [Secretary](/usc/42/3122.md?p=13) shall coordinate the development of new workforce development models with the [Secretary](/usc/42/3122.md?p=13) of Labor and the [Secretary](/usc/42/3122.md?p=13) of Education. ## Source credit (Pub. L. 89–136, title II, § 219, as added Pub. L. 118–272, div. B, title II, § 2221, Jan. 4, 2025, 138 Stat. 3186.)