; and (iii) collaborate with the eligible State to ensure, to the greatest extent practicable, that a decision to hire an incarcerated firefighter coincides with the release of the individual from incarceration. (D) The Secretaries and State agencies shall ensure, to the greatest extent practicable, that any needs that an incarcerated firefighter or formerly incarcerated may have for voluntary substance abuse, mental health, or other rehabilitative programming are accommodated during the hiring process and after the position has been accepted by the individual. (E) The Secretaries shall ensure that the cost of any additional training required is not a financial burden for a formerly incarcerated firefighter. (2) Grants Subject to the availability of funds to carry out this section, the Secretaries shall provide grants to eligible States participating in the pilot program to support the State’s collaboration with the Secretaries to provide recruitment opportunities for incarcerated firefighters or formerly incarcerated firefighters. (3) Waiver of parole and probation requirements The Secretaries shall require, at a minimum, that States waive parole and probation requirements to ensure that a formerly incarcerated firefighter can meet the requirements of the position for which the individual is hired. (d) Reentry and retention support (1) In general Subject to the availability of funds to carry out this section, the pilot program shall provide support services for formerly incarcerated firefighters participating in the program to support the individual’s financial stability and successful reentry into and retention within the workforce. (2) Financial support (A) Application The Secretaries shall work with State correctional agencies to develop a process for formerly incarcerated firefighters to apply for financial assistance. (B) Duration and amount Financial assistance may be provided for up to 6 months at an amount that ensures the individual’s ability to secure stable housing, food, and other basic needs and