; or (B) economically disadvantaged regions experiencing chronic high unemployment, underemployment, outmigration, or low per-capita incomes, as determined by the Secretary; (2) the project is consistent with regional economic development plans, which may include a comprehensive economic development strategy; and (3) the eligible recipient has initiatives to prioritize job training and workforce development. (c) Priority In awarding grants to eligible recipients under the grant program, the Secretary shall give priority to eligible recipients that propose to carry out a project that— (1) has State, local, private, or nonprofit funds being contributed to assist with site development efforts; and (2) supports the domestic manufacturing of technologies in— (A) a key technology focus area included on the list required under section 10387(a)(2) of the Research and Development, Competition, and Innovation Act ( 42 U.S.C. 19107(a)(2) ) (referred to in this section as a key technology focus area ); or (B) other industries or technology sectors identified by the Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of Defense, to be critical to national security and economic competitiveness. (d) Use of funds A grant awarded under the grant program may be used for the following activities relating to the development or expansion of a site: (1) Investments in site utility readiness, including— (A) construction of on-site utility infrastructure; (B) construction of last-mile infrastructure, including road infrastructure, water infrastructure, power infrastructure, broadband infrastructure, and other physical last-mile infrastructure; (C) site grading; and (D) other activities to extend public utilities or services to a site, as determined appropriate by the Secretary. (2) Investments in site readiness, including— (A) land assembly and other land or property acquisition; (B) environmental reviews; (C) zoning; (D) design; (E) engineering