; and (C) the acquisition of initial equipment. (2) Standards for making grants A grant under paragraph (1)— (A) shall be approved in accordance with section 15503; and (B) shall not be incompatible with other Federal laws (including regulations), without regard to any provisions in those laws relating to appropriation authorization ceilings or to allotments among the States. (3) Maximum SBRC contribution The maximum SBRC contribution for a project that receives a grant under paragraph (1) shall be determined in accordance with section 15501(d). (4) Sources of assistance A grant under paragraph (1) may be combined with amounts provided under other Federal grant programs. (5) Contribution to increased Federal share for other Federal grants Notwithstanding any provision of law limiting the Federal share in another Federal grant program for the construction or equipment of a water or wastewater infrastructure project, amounts made available to carry out this subsection may be used to increase the Federal share of another Federal grant for component facilities of a water or wastewater infrastructure project to a maximum of 90 percent of the cost of the facilities. (e) Emphasis on programs To address water sector workforce shortages To provide for the further development of the human resources of the SBRC region, grants under this section shall give special emphasis to projects and activities to address water sector professional shortages in the SBRC region, including projects and activities— (1) to strengthen the water sector workforce operating in the SBRC region, including programs to attract and retain relevant staff