; bears to (ii) the number of individuals in all such rural areas residing in a persistent poverty county. . 2503. Demonstration grants to support reduced fare transit Section 5312 of title 49, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (j) Demonstration grants to support reduced fare transit (1) In general Not later than 300 days after the date of enactment of the INVEST in America Act , the Secretary shall award grants (which shall be known as Access to Jobs Grants ) to eligible entities, on a competitive basis, to implement reduced fare transit service. (2) Notice Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of the INVEST in America Act , the Secretary shall provide notice to eligible entities of the availability of grants under paragraph (1). (3) Application To be eligible to receive a grant under this subsection, an eligible recipient shall submit to the Secretary an application containing such information as the Secretary may require, including, at a minimum, the following: (A) A description of how the eligible entity plans to implement reduced fare transit access with respect to low-income individuals, including any eligibility requirements for such transit access. (B) A description of how the eligible entity will consult with local community stakeholders, labor unions, local education agencies and institutions of higher education, public housing agencies, and workforce development boards in the implementation of reduced fares. (C) A description of the eligible entity’s current fare evasion enforcement policies, including how the eligible entity plans to use the reduced fare program to reduce fare evasion. (D) An estimate of additional costs to such eligible entity as a result of reduced transit fares. (4) Grant duration Grants awarded under this subsection shall be for a 2-year period. (5) Selection of eligible recipients In carrying out the program under this subsection, the Secretary shall award not more than 20 percent of grants to eligible entities located in rural