; (2) to create programs to encourage job creation and workforce development in eligible counties; (3) to partner with universities in distressed counties (as designated under section 15702(a)(1))— (A) to strengthen the capacity to train new professionals in fields for which there is a shortage of workers; (B) to increase local capacity for project management, project execution, and financial management; and (C) to leverage funding sources; (4) to prepare economic and infrastructure plans for eligible counties; (5) to expand access to high-speed broadband in eligible counties; (6) to provide technical assistance that results in Commission investments in transportation, water, wastewater, and other critical infrastructure; (7) to promote workforce development to support resilient infrastructure projects; (8) to develop initiatives to increase the effectiveness of local development districts in eligible counties; (9) to implement new or innovative economic development practices that will better position eligible counties to compete in the global economy; and (10) to identify and address important regional impediments to prosperity and to leverage unique regional advantages to create economic opportunities for the region served by the Commission. (d) Use of funds (1) In general Funds from a grant under a 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 a 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))