; (ii) not less than 25 percent of the remaining amount to address shortages in high-need subject areas; and (iii) not less than 25 percent of the grant funds available to diversify the teaching workforce. (3) Priority (A) In general Subject to subparagraph (B), in evaluating applications for grants under subsection (a)(1)(A), the Secretary shall provide a competitive priority for applications proposing programs that will— (i) address the shortages described in clauses (i) and (ii) of paragraph (2)(B); and (ii) include partnerships with minority-serving institutions, such as historically Black colleges and universities, Hispanic-serving institutions (as defined in section 502 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1101a )), or Tribal Colleges and Universities (as defined in section 316 of such Act ( 20 U.S.C. 1059c )). (B) Priority for teaching residency and Grow Your Own programs In reviewing applications for grants under subsection (a)(1)(A) that propose to cover costs associated with teaching residency programs or Grow Your Own programs, the Secretary shall provide a competitive priority to eligible entities that propose to carry out a program designed to prepare, for teaching licensure or certification, individuals who, as of the date of the individuals' application or acceptance into the program— (i) are employed by a local educational agency participating in the eligible entity as a paraprofessional, substitute teacher, or other employee of the school community; and (ii) have been so employed for not less than 3 years. (d) Use of funds A recipient of a grant under subsection (a)(1)(A) shall use grant funds for not less than one of the following activities: (1) Establishing or expanding teaching residency programs, which may include covering— (A) all or part of a resident’s tuition in exchange for a commitment to teach in the community for a minimum of 3 years; (B) resident salaries; (C) mentor teacher incentives