; or (B) come from a geographic area consisting of a single census tract or a group of census tracts, each of which meets the criteria for a low-income community, as defined in section 45D(e) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. 3. Supporting the development of pre-apprenticeship programs (a) In general The Secretary shall make grants on a competitive basis to eligible entities described in subsection (c) that submit applications under subsection (e) to provide the Federal share described in subsection (g) of the cost of carrying out projects under subsection (f) that support the development of pre-apprenticeship programs in the building and construction trades. (b) Period The Secretary shall make initial grants under subsection (a) for periods of not more than 3 years, except that if an eligible entity demonstrates satisfactory performance under subsection (h) by the end of that third year, the Secretary may extend the grant period up to an additional 1 year for that entity. (c) Eligible entity To be eligible to receive a grant from the Secretary under subsection (a), an entity shall be a nonprofit partnership that— (1) includes the equal participation of industry, including public or private employers, and labor organizations, including joint labor or management training programs, and may include State and local workforce development boards, community-based organizations, educational institutions (such as postsecondary educational institutions, local educational agencies, State educational agencies, high schools, and area career and technical schools), small businesses, cooperatives, State and local veterans agencies, and veterans service organizations; and (2) demonstrates— (A) experience in implementing and operating worker skills training and education programs