; and (D) be carried out in a way that gives priority to incumbent workers, dislocated workers, and unemployed individuals. (2) Eligible entities (A) In general To be eligible to receive a grant or contract under this subsection for a project under paragraph (1), an entity shall be one of the following entities in any of the several States or territories, in partnership with a manufacturer who employs individuals with advanced manufacturing skills (or a consortium of such partnerships): (i) A technical college that offers a 2-year degree or program of study or an individual community college, such as a public or nonprofit community college, or a community college that is a tribally controlled college or university (as defined in section 2(a) of the Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities Assistance Act of 1978 ( 25 U.S.C. 1801(a) )). (ii) A community college district system. (iii) A State community college system. (iv) A local board, in partnership with one or more one-stop centers, that specifies one or more community colleges where education and training activities will occur. (v) A manufacturing extension center established under section 25(b) of the National Institute of Standards and Technology Act ( 15 U.S.C. 278k ). (vi) A local educational agency. (vii) Another entity, such as a public-private partnership, or the collection of entities and individuals carrying out an advanced manufacturing forum, that would serve educationally underserved communities. (B) Priority The Secretary shall give priority to any consortium of the partnerships described in subparagraph (A) that leverages substantial non-Federal funding for the project involved. (3) Application To be eligible to receive a grant or contract under this subsection, an entity shall submit an application at such time and in such form and manner as the Secretary shall determine, including the following: (A) A description of the eligible entity, evidence of the eligible entity’s capacity to carry out activities in support of the strategic objectives