; and (B) can continue to sustain or expand such activities after the expiration of the grant. (d) Grants to eligible institutions and consortia of eligible institutions (1) In general (A) Authorization From funds authorized under subsection (c)(1) and not reserved under subsection (c)(3), the Secretary shall award, on a competitive basis, grants of not more than $1,500,000 to eligible institutions, and not more than $5,000,000 to consortia of eligible institutions, to assist such institutions in establishing and scaling education and career training programs consistent with the provisions of this subsection. (B) Priority In awarding grants under this subsection, the Secretary shall give priority, in addition to the priorities specified in subsection (c)(6), to applicants that— (i) will serve individuals with barriers to employment, veterans, spouses of members of the Armed Forces, Native American Indians, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians, or incumbent workers who are low-skilled and who need to increase their employability skills; (ii) will serve individuals from a major racial or ethnic group or gender with— (I) lower than average educational attainment in the State; or (II) lower than average employment in the in-demand industry sector or occupation; (iii) will serve areas with high unemployment rates or high levels of poverty, including rural areas; or (iv) will increase access to education and career training programs that meet the needs of regional employers in in-demand industry sectors or occupations. (2) Application An eligible institution or consortium of eligible institutions seeking a grant under this subsection shall submit an application containing a grant proposal for an education and career training program to the Secretary at such time and containing such information as the Secretary determines is required, including a detailed description of— (A) the community college partnership, including the roles and responsibilities of each partner