; (E) an assurance that any new or existing returnship program developed and established, or expanded, with the grant funds will last for at least 10 weeks and provide compensation to participants in the form of a salary, stipend, or other payment, and benefits, that are offered to full-time employees with equivalent experience and expertise, such as health care or child care benefits; and (F) if the returnship program leads to a recognized postsecondary credential, information on the quality of the program that leads to the credential. (3) Priority In making grants under this section, the Secretary shall give priority to entities who are proposing programs that prioritize returnships for workers from underrepresented populations or from rural areas. (g) Use of funds (1) In general An entity that receives a grant under this section shall use the grant funds to carry out a returnship program, of not less than 10 weeks, through which the entity provides for— (A) the education and training of returnship participants; and (B) the services of existing employees (as of the date the program begins) of the entity who are working with returnship participants in an educational, training, or managerial role, to maximize the retention rate and effectiveness of the returnship program. (2) Specific uses The grant funds may be used— (A) to pay for the evaluation, and entry into the program, and education and training of returnship participants, including payment for the duration of the program for the participants for— (i) equipment, travel, and (as necessary) housing; (ii) mentorship and career counseling; and (iii) salaries, stipends, or payments, and benefits, described in subsection (f)(2)(E); (B) to supplement, and not supplant, the compensation of those existing employees of the entity who are directly supporting a returnship program through the work described in paragraph (1)(B)