; and (C) to protect, maintain, preserve, and expand public housing as a sustainable safety net for all people; (2) that it is the responsibility of the Federal Government, in conjunction with public housing agencies, to incentivize, promote, and protect the independent, collaborative, and collective actions of public housing residents and other private citizens to develop housing in a manner that strengthens entire neighborhoods; and (3) that the Federal Government should act and build new public housing where there is a serious need that the free market cannot address or is not addressing responsibly. . 6. Green new deal public housing grants (a) Establishment of grant programs (1) Grants for community workforce development (A) In general The Secretary shall establish a grant program that provides amounts to eligible entities to facilitate workforce development projects and high-income employment transition at public housing. (B) Preference In awarding grants under this paragraph, the Secretary shall give preference to applications submitted by— (i) eligible entities located in rural areas; (ii) eligible entities described in subparagraph (B) or (C) of section 3(2); and (iii) eligible entities that demonstrate a capacity to facilitate a workforce development program that includes— (I) the development of career and related skills, including financial and economic empowerment education; (II) direct entry to apprenticeship programs; (III) certification or associate degree acquisition; (IV) technical assistance and resources for public housing resident-owned businesses for purposes of compliance with the requirements under section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968 ( 12 U.S.C. 1701u ), including— (aa) legal or compliance services on behalf of public housing resident-owned businesses for purposes of helping them access and apply for government procurement and contracting opportunities; (bb) education on starting and sustaining a business; (cc) accessing insurance and bonds