the Administrator of the Health Resources and Services Administration, and the heads of other entities as necessary. (b) Eligible partnerships (1) In general An eligible partnership described in this subsection is a partnership of 3 or more of the following: (A) An institution of higher education. (B) A disability-led organization. (C) An organization focusing on older individuals. (D) An organization focusing on direct care professionals. (E) An organization that represents service provider agencies that employ direct care professionals. (F) An organization, including a labor organization, that fosters professional development. (G) A University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education, Research, and Service supported under subtitle D of title I of the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 2000 ( 42 U.S.C. 15061 et seq. ). (H) An agency implementing a State protection and advocacy system described in section 143 of such Act ( 42 U.S.C. 15043 ). (I) A State Council on Developmental Disabilities (as such term is used in subtitle B of title I of the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 2000 ( 42 U.S.C. 15021 et seq. )). (J) An organization representing a center for independent living, as described in part C of title VII of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 ( 29 U.S.C. 796f et seq. ). (K) An organization representing veterans. (L) An organization representing parents or caregivers of children with disabilities or chronic conditions. (M) Any other entity the Secretary designates as important to improving the direct care professional workforce. (2) Applications To be eligible for a grant under this section, an eligible partnership described in paragraph (1) shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require. (c) Activities The Center may— (1) develop recommendations for training and education curricula for direct care professionals, which such recommendations may