; (2) to reduce and displace fossil fuel use and greenhouse gas emissions due to vehicles traveling on the National Highway System; and (3) to encourage the innovation and investment necessary for zero-emissions vehicles to travel long distances. (d) Competitive grants (1) In general The Secretary shall establish a competitive process to select projects that lead to the decarbonization of the National Highway System and alternative fuel routes through research, development, and deployment of the infrastructure and technologies necessary to support long-distance travel of zero-emissions vehicles. (2) Eligible entities In selecting participants for the Program under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall only consider applications (including joint applications) submitted by entities that— (A) are private nongovernmental entities; and (B) are headquartered in the United States. (3) Selection criteria Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall publish a set of selection criteria for the grant competition that includes— (A) offering the highest cost-share relative to the value of the Federal grant offered under the Program; (B) to the maximum extent practicable, serving as a model of deployment for other private entities across the United States; and (C) such other criteria as the Secretary determines to be appropriate. (4) Applications and grants (A) In general Not later than 120 days after the date of publication by the Secretary of the selection criteria described in paragraph (3), any eligible entity under paragraph (2) may apply to the Secretary to receive a grant. (B) Grants (i) In general In each application, the applicant may apply for a grant of not more than $50,000,000. (ii) Use of funds Funds provided by a grant under this subsection may be used— (I) to deploy technologies and infrastructure that support long-distance travel of zero-emissions vehicles, including— (aa) battery-charging stations; (bb) battery-swap facilities; (cc) hydrogen refueling stations