; and (B) provides guidance and recommendations on how effective projects can be replicated. . 5. Offices of training, technical assistance, and accommodations grant program (a) Authorization of grant program The Secretary of Education shall award grants, on a competitive basis, to institutions of higher education to enable the institutions to establish an Office of Accessibility at the institution. (b) Duration and amount A grant under this section shall be 5 years in duration and in an amount equal to not less than $30,000 and not more than $80,000 for each year. (c) Application An institution of higher education that desires to receive a grant under this section shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require, including an explanation of how the institution will sustain the Office of Accessibility after the grant period ends. (d) Awarding of grants (1) Preference In awarding grants under this section, the Secretary shall give preference to— (A) 2-year institutions of higher education (as defined in section 101(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1001(a) )); and (B) institutions of higher education (as defined in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1001 )) that intend to hire individuals with disabilities as staff at the Office of Accessibility. (2) Diversity In awarding grants under this section, the Secretary shall ensure geographic, institutional, and urban or rural award distribution diversity. (e) Use of funds An institution of higher education that receives a grant under this section shall establish an Office of Accessibility at the institution, which Office— (1) shall— (A) serve as a site for confidential requests for accommodations for faculty members with disabilities