; (H) an assessment of the assets and weaknesses of the community in which the regional project will be implemented; (I) a regional strategic plan that— (i) takes into account the assessment described in subparagraph (H); and (ii) includes an analysis of the alignment of the regional project with the regional strategic plan; and (J) evidence, with full transparency and credibility, of minimal obstruction to the completion of the project design phase described in subsection (f)(2)(A) by not later than 1 year after the date on which the eligible entity receives the grant. (2) Priority The Secretary shall give priority to applications submitted under paragraph (1) that describe a positive, measurable economic impact. (f) Grant funds (1) Limitation on grant amount A grant for a regional project under subsection (b) shall be not more than $2,000,000. (2) Phases A grant under subsection (b) shall be awarded in the following 2 phases: (A) Project design An eligible entity may use 50 percent of the grant during the period beginning on the date on which the eligible entity receives the grant and ending not later than 1 year after that date to continue the planning and design of the regional project, including activities such as— (i) workforce training; (ii) building design; (iii) permit approvals