; (2) to create programs to encourage job creation and workforce development in eligible counties; (3) to prepare economic and infrastructure plans for eligible counties; (4) to expand access to high-speed broadband in eligible counties; (5) to provide technical assistance that results in SBRC investments in transportation, water, wastewater, and other critical infrastructure; (6) to create initiatives to increase the effectiveness of local development districts in eligible counties; (7) to implement new or innovative economic development practices that will better position the eligible counties of Commission States to compete in the global economy; and (8) to create new capacity building centers within universities in distressed counties (as designated under section 15702(a)(1)) in order to strengthen the capacity to train underrepresented students in professional fields for which there is a shortage of workers and to increase local capacity for project management and execution, financial management, and to leverage funding sources. (d) Use of funds (1) In general Funds from a grant under the program may be used to support a project, program, or related expense of the Commission State in an eligible county. (2) Limitation Funds from a grant under the program shall not be used for— (A) the purchase of furniture, fixtures, or equipment; (B) the compensation of— (i) any State member of the Commission (as described in section 15301(b)(1)(B)); or (ii) any State alternate member of the Commission (as described in section 15301(b)(2)(B))