Sec. 3. Grant uses
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Except as provided in subsection (b), an eligible entity that receives a grant under this Act shall use such grant funds to carry out at least one of the following activities: Construct, modernize, renovate, or retrofit the campus facilities of such entity, which may include— providing for the improvement of existing, or the establishment of new, instructional program spaces, laboratories, or research facilities relating to fields of science, technology, engineering, the arts, mathematics, health, agriculture, education, medicine, law, and other disciplines; constructing or improving roads or other transportation infrastructure on campus, for which the eligible entity is responsible; establishing or improving the use of campus facilities for the purpose of community-based partnerships that provide students and community members with academic, health, career, and social services; and preserving facilities with historic significance, and facilities that house historic or cultural artifacts.
Purchase or modernize vehicle fleets owned and operated by such entity that are used primarily for the purpose of facilitating campus accessibility and student academic activities. Carry out major repairs to the facilities or other physical plants of such entity, including deferred maintenance projects. Acquire and install academic and residential furniture, fixtures, and instructional research-related equipment and technology in the campus facilities of such entity. For the purpose of facilitating the construction of new campus facilities funded with a grant under this Act— purchase or otherwise acquire title to land to serve as a permanent site for such facilities; and to the extent that other public or private funds are insufficient— prepare land for the construction of such facilities; and pay other preconstruction costs relating to the development of such facilities.
Install or extend the life and usability of basic systems and components of campus facilities, which may include— high-speed broadband internet infrastructure sufficient to support digital and technology-based learning; high-capacity, middle-mile broadband networks, and campus-wide broadband networks, including 5G and future network generations; fiber, cyber, and telecommunications infrastructure, including small cells; heating, ventilation, and air conditioning
(HVAC)or other indoor air quality systems; support for last-mile service for rural campuses when other means of providing this support is unavailable; and other infrastructure to support the success of operations and other digital and technology needs. Strengthen the safety and security of the campus of such entity by improving or utilizing design elements, principles, and technology that— guarantee layers of security throughout the such campus; and uphold the function of such campus as a learning and teaching environment. Reduce current or anticipated overcrowding in the campus facilities. Ensure that the building envelopes of the campus facilities— protect occupants and interiors of such facilities from natural elements; and are structurally sound and secure. Improve energy and water efficiency to lower the costs of energy and water consumption in campus facilities. With respect to campus facilities, reduce or eliminate the presence of— toxins and chemicals, including mercury, radon, polychlorinated biphenyls, lead, and asbestos; mold and mildew; rodents and pests; or biological, radiological, and other waste related to research. Ensure the safety of drinking water at the tap and water used for meal preparation in campus facilities, which may include testing of the potability of water at the tap for the presence of lead and other contaminants. Bring campus facilities into compliance with applicable fire, health, and safety codes and regulations. Make existing campus facilities accessible to individuals with disabilities through compliance with— the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ( 42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq. ); and section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 ( 29 U.S.C. 794 ). An eligible entity that receives a grant under this Act may not use such grant funds for— payment of routine and predictable maintenance costs, minor repairs, and utility bills; or any facility that is— primarily used for athletic contests or exhibitions or other events for which admission is charged to the general public; or primarily used for or associated with sectarian instruction or religious worship; or the purchase or support of any communications equipment or service (as defined in section 9 of the Secure and Trusted Networks Act of 2019 ( 47 U.S.C. 1608 )) that poses a risk to national security. An eligible entity shall use a grant received under this Act only to supplement the level of Federal, State, and local public funds that would, in the absence of such grant, be made available for the activities supported by the grant, and not to supplant such funds. The Secretary shall encourage partnerships between eligible entities and public and private entities to— provide additional funding; and assist in carrying out the activities under this Act.
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