assistance for the development, facilitation, management, oversight, and measurement of results of covered projects implemented using those funds. (C) Environmental justice and other communities To support communities adversely impacted by the COVID–19 pandemic, a State shall use not less than 40 percent of grant funds received under paragraph (1) to implement covered projects in environmental justice communities or low income communities. (D) Private financing A State receiving a grant under paragraph (1) shall— (i) to the extent practicable, leverage private financing for cost-effective energy efficiency, renewable energy, resiliency, and other smart-building improvements, such as by entering into an energy service performance contract