; technical assistance (1) In general In addition to amounts available to make payments to States under subsection (a), the Secretary shall make grants to States, Indian tribes (or intertribal consortiums with a tribal family assistance plan approved under section 412), and local governments for costs attributable to the planning and implementation of a State or tribal program funded under this title and shall provide technical assistance to States and Indian tribes with respect to the planning and implementation of such a program. (2) Requirements (A) Community engagement As a condition of receiving a grant under this subsection, a State or Indian tribe shall engage local communities, including focus groups of target populations of eligible individuals and employers, in the planning and implementation of the State or tribal program funded under this title. (B) 2-year limit No State or Indian tribe shall receive a grant under this subsection for more than 8 quarters. (C) No matching payment required No matching payment shall apply to the grants made under this subsection. 1305. Other program requirements (a) Assessment and employment plan (1) In general The State shall establish procedures to— (A) assess, within 30 days of determining that an individual is an eligible individual, the eligible individual's job skills, education, past work experience, and potential barriers to employment; and (B) create, based on such assessment, an individualized employment plan for each eligible individual participating in the program that— (i) specifies— (I) the initial plan for the eligible individual, including whether the eligible individual is to immediately begin working in a subsidized job or needs training and other services and activities, or supportive services before that placement can occur