; (ii) to analyze and implement strategies to overcome barriers to energy storage or microgrid project implementation, including financial, contracting, siting, and permitting barriers; (iii) to conduct detailed engineering of energy storage or microgrid projects; (iv) to perform a cost-benefit analysis with respect to an energy storage or mi­cro­grid project; and (v) to plan for both the short- and long-term inclusion of energy storage or microgrid projects into the future development plans of the eligible entity; and (B) may use the grant to obtain technical assistance from experts in carrying out the activities described in clauses (i) through (v) of subparagraph (A). (4) Condition As a condition of receiving a grant under paragraph (1), an eligible entity shall— (A) implement a public awareness campaign about the project implemented under the grant in the community in which the eligible entity is located; and (B) submit to the Secretary, and make available to the public, a report that describes— (i) any energy cost savings and environmental benefits achieved under the project; and (ii) the results of the project, including quantitative assessments to the extent practicable, associated with each activity described in paragraph (3)(A). (5) Cost-share Activities under this subsection shall be subject to the cost-sharing requirements of section 988 of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 ( 42 U.S.C. 16352 ). (d) Technical assistance (1) In general The Secretary shall carry out subsection (a)(2) by providing eligible entities with technical assistance relating to— (A) identifying opportunities for energy storage and microgrid projects; (B) understanding the technical and economic characteristics of energy storage or microgrid projects; (C) understanding financing alternatives; (D) permitting and siting issues; (E) obtaining case studies of similar and successful energy storage or microgrid projects