; and (G) a private entity. (2) Emissions reduction The term emissions reduction has the meaning given the term in section 454(a). (3) Institution of higher education The term institution of higher education has the meaning given the term in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1001 ). (4) Program The term program means the program established under subsection (b). (b) Establishment Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of the CIT Act of 2019 , the Secretary shall establish a program to provide technical assistance to eligible entities to carry out an activity described in subsection (c). (c) Activities described An activity referred to in subsection (b) is any of the following activities carried out for the purpose of achieving emissions reduction in nonpower industrial sectors: (1) Adopting emissions reduction technologies. (2) Establishing goals and priorities to accelerate the development and evaluation of relevant technologies. (3) Developing collaborations across States, local governments, and territories and possessions of the United States. (4) Reviewing the appropriate emissions reduction options for a particular eligible entity. (5) Developing a roadmap for emissions reduction for a particular eligible entity. (6) Any other activity determined appropriate by the Secretary. (d) Applications (1) In general An eligible entity desiring technical assistance under the program shall submit to the Secretary an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require. (2) Application process The Secretary shall seek applications for technical assistance under the program on a periodic basis, but not less frequently than once every 12 months. (3) Priorities In selecting eligible entities for technical assistance under the program, the Secretary shall give priority to an eligible entity— (A) carrying out an activity that has the greatest potential for achieving emissions reduction in nonpower industrial sectors