1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Apprentice-Related Child Care Act or the ARCC Act . 2. Grant program (a) Grants authorized (1) In general From the amount appropriated under subsection (i)(1) that is not reserved under subsection (i)(2), the Secretary of Labor shall award grants, on a competitive basis, to 10 States for each such State to provide monthly stipends to eligible child care providers on behalf of individuals who are participating in pre-apprenticeship programs or apprenticeship programs to assist such individuals in covering the costs of childcare during such participation. (2) Grant amounts In awarding grants under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall award an equal amount to each State awarded such a grant. (3) Grant periods A grant awarded under this section shall be awarded— (A) for a period of two years; and (B) in equal amounts for each year of such period. (4) Grant priority In awarding grants under this section, the Secretary shall ensure that States that are awarded the grants— (A) are geographically diverse