; and (B) to develop technologies to reduce electricity or natural gas use by the small- or medium-sized manufacturer. (2) Applications A small- or medium-sized manufacturer desiring a subgrant under paragraph (1) shall submit to the program manager an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the program manager may require, including a proposal describing the project to be carried out using the subgrant funds. (3) Priority In selecting small- or medium-sized manufacturers for subgrants under this subsection, the program manager shall give priority to small- or medium-sized manufacturers that commit to hiring for projects contractors that comply with the labor requirements described in subsection (d)(2). (4) Eligibility requirements To be eligible to receive a subgrant under paragraph (1), a small- or medium-sized manufacturer shall be a private, nongovernmental entity. (5) Energy management plans Each small- or medium-sized manufacturer receiving a subgrant under paragraph (1), in consultation with the program manager and, if appropriate, one or more licensed engineers, shall establish an energy management plan for the small- or medium-sized manufacturer to carry out the project. (6) Effect on title to property The receipt of Federal funds under this subsection shall not prohibit an entity that purchased equipment or other property using those funds from owning sole, permanent title to the equipment or other property. (d) Contractors (1) In general Program managers and small- or medium-sized manufacturers may hire, if necessary, contractors to perform work relating to the installation, repair, or maintenance of equipment used under a project. (2) Labor requirements In an application for a grant or subgrant under this section, a program manager or a small- or medium-sized manufacturer, respectively, may commit to hiring contractors that represent to the best of the knowledge and belief of the contractor, whether, during the 3-year period preceding the date of application, any