technology improvement grants 1001. Election technology improvement grants (a) In general The Commission shall make a payment in an amount determined under section 1002 to each State which meets the conditions described in section 1003. (b) Use of funds (1) In general Except as provided in paragraph (2), a State receiving payment under this title shall use the payment to implement the recommendations of the Commission with respect to best practices for cybersecurity of Federal elections and election audits under section 248(d). (2) Other activities A State may use a payment under this title to carry out other activities to improve the administration of elections for Federal office if the State certifies to the Commission that— (A) the State has implemented the recommendations of the Commission with respect to best practices for cybersecurity of Federal elections and election audits under section 248(d)