; and (B) instructional and support staff to collaborate, plan, and engage in professional development (including professional development on family and community engagement) within and across grades and subjects. (3) Rural area The term rural area means an area that is served by an elementary or secondary school that is designated with a school locale code of 32, 33, 41, 42, or 43, as determined by the Secretary of Education. (c) Grants (1) In general The Secretary shall make grants to eligible entities to improve, expand, or establish expanded learning time programs and after-school programs (taking place during non-school hours), in rural areas. (2) Requirement Each grant under this section shall be in an amount of not less than $25,000. (d) Duration (1) Term of grant The term of a grant under this section may not be for less than 3 years. (2) Renewal The Secretary may renew a grant under this section for a period of not less than 3 years, based on the performance of the eligible entity during the previous grant term. (e) Uses As a condition of the receipt of a grant under this section, an eligible entity shall use the grant funds to carry out the activities described in subsection (c)(1), including transportation, professional development, training, recruitment and retention of staff, staff compensation for additional hours worked, increasing access to technology, and planning. (f) Evaluation The Secretary may use not more than 1 percent of the funds appropriated in a fiscal year under subsection (k)— (1) to conduct evaluations of the effectiveness of programs and activities carried out under subsection (c)