; (D) encourage partnerships of multiple stakeholders (including private companies, State and local agencies, transit agencies, commercial vehicle operators, freight shippers, and transportation network companies); (E) deploy applications using data captured from multiple sources (including vehicles, mobile devices, and infrastructure) across all elements of the surface transportation system (including transit, highway, arterial highways, parking facilities, and toll highways); and (F) support deployment sites that create foundations for future expanded and enhanced deployments. (b) Grant amount Each grant made under this section shall be in an amount that is at least $10,000,000. (c) Eligible entities The Secretary may make a grant under this section to any of the following entities: (1) A State or a group of States. (2) A transit agency. (3) A metropolitan planning organization that serves an urbanized area with a population of more than 200,000 individuals. (4) A unit of local government or a group of local governments. (5) A political subdivision of a State or local government. (6) A special purpose district or public authority with a transportation function, including a port authority. (7) A multijurisdictional group (as defined under section 520) or a consortium of research institutions or academic institutions. (d) Eligible projects A grant recipient may use funds awarded under this section for a project that deploys connected vehicle applications and technologies, including— (1) advanced safety systems, including vehicle-to-vehicle and vehicle-to-infrastructure communications, technologies associated with autonomous vehicles, and other collision avoidance technologies, including systems using cellular technology; (2) integration of intelligent transportation systems with the Smart Grid and other energy distribution and charging systems; (3) electronic pricing and payment systems