; (2) to work otherwise on the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions; or (3) to participate in a pre-apprenticeship program that provides a direct pathway to an energy-related career in construction through one or more apprenticeship programs. (c) Grants (1) In general An eligible entity desiring a grant under the pilot program shall submit to the Secretary of Energy an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary of Energy may require. (2) Priority for targeted communities In providing grants under the pilot program, the Secretary of Energy shall give priority to an eligible entity that— (A) recruits employees— (i) from the one or more communities that are served by the eligible entity; and (ii) that are minorities, women, veterans, individuals from Indian Tribes or Tribal organizations, or energy transition workers; (B) provides trainees with the opportunity to obtain real-world experience; or (C) has fewer than 100 employees; and (D) in the case of a pre-apprenticeship program, demonstrates— (i) a multi-year record of successfully recruiting energy transition workers, minorities, women, and veterans for training and supporting such individuals to a successful completion of a pre-apprenticeship program; and (ii) a successful multi-year record of placing the majority of pre-apprenticeship program graduates into apprenticeship programs in the construction industry. (3) Use of grant for Federal share (A) In general An eligible entity shall use a grant received under the pilot program to— (i) pay the Federal share of the cost of providing on-the-job training for an employee, in accordance with subparagraph (B); or (ii) in the case of a pre-apprenticeship program— (I) recruiting minorities, women, and veterans for training; (II) supporting those individuals in the successful completion of the pre-apprenticeship program