; (4) to expand access to high-speed broadband in eligible counties; (5) to provide technical assistance that results in NBRC investments in transportation, water, wastewater, and other critical infrastructure; (6) to create initiatives to increase the effectiveness of local development districts in eligible counties; and (7) to implement new or innovative economic development practices that will better position the eligible counties of Commission States to compete in the global economy. (d) Use of funds (1) In general Funds from a grant under the 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 the 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)); or (C) the cost of supplanting existing State programs. (e) Annual work plan (1) In general For each fiscal year, before providing a grant under the program, each Commission State shall provide to the NBRC an annual work plan that includes the proposed use of the grant. (2) Approval No grant under the program shall be provided to a Commission State unless the NBRC has approved the annual work plan of the State. (f) Amount of grant (1) In general The amount of a grant provided to a Commission State under the program for a fiscal year shall be based on the proportion that— (A) the amount paid by the Commission State (including any amounts paid on behalf of the Commission State by a nonprofit organization) for administrative expenses for the applicable fiscal year (as determined under section 15304(c))