§ 3141. Grants for public works and economic development

• (a) 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; and
  • (2) acquisition, design and engineering, construction, rehabilitation, alteration, expansion, or improvement of such a facility, including related machinery and equipment.
• (b) 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 or expansion 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 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) Not more than 15 percent of the amounts made available to carry out this section may be expended in any 1 State.