; and (2) the activities the eligible entity will carry out under subsection (c)(2) with the grant. (c) Uses of funds (1) Partnership or collaboration An eligible entity receiving a grant under this section shall carry out at least one of the activities described in paragraph (2) in partnership or collaboration with— (A) the local, regional, or national employer described in the agency’s application under subsection (b)(1); and (B) an institution of higher education, in the case of an eligible entity that is a local educational agency, or a local educational agency, in the case of an eligible entity that is an institution of higher education. (2) Activities The activities referred to in paragraph (1) are as follows: (A) Assist students in being placed in internships or apprenticeships with the employers with whom the eligible entity is partnering or collaborating under paragraph (1)(A). (B) Develop the curriculum and metrics of STEM coursework. (C) Carry out dual-credit courses that offer both secondary school credit and college credit, and incorporate STEM education and STEM workplace training. (D) Provide tutoring in STEM coursework and mentoring programs for academic advice and assistance in discussing future career opportunities in STEM fields. (E) Enable students and their teachers to attend STEM events outside the classroom. (F) Provide after-school and summer STEM programs for students. (G) Purchase education materials or equipment to facilitate STEM instruction. (d) Awarding of grants In awarding grants under this section, the Secretary shall— (1) carry out a rigorous evaluation of each eligible entity’s application under subsection (b) being considered for a grant under this section to determine whether the eligible entity demonstrates a rationale based on high-quality research findings or positive evaluation that the activity proposed to be funded with the grant is likely to improve student outcomes or other relevant outcomes