(a) For projects within a State. A State, a Local Board or another
entity determined to be appropriate by the Governor of the State in
which the project will be located may apply for a national emergency
grant. Also, Indian tribes, tribal organizations, Alaska Native
entities, Indian-controlled organizations serving Indians, or Native
Hawaiian organizations which are recipients of funds under section 166
of the Act (Indian and Native American Programs) may apply for a
national emergency grant.
(b) For inter-State projects. Consortia of States and/or Local
Boards may apply. Other private entities which can demonstrate, in the
application for assistance, that they possess unique capabilities to
effectively respond to the circumstances of the major economic
dislocation(s) covered in the application may apply.
(c) Other entities. The Secretary may consider applications from
other entities, to ensure that appropriate assistance is provided in
response to major economic dislocations.
