Section 222.177 - What eligibility requirements must an LEA meet to apply for an emergency grant under the first priority?An LEA is eligible to apply for an emergency grant under the first priority of section 8007(b) of the Act if it-
(a) Is eligible to receive formula construction funds for the fiscal year under section 8007(a) of the Act;(b)(1) Has no practical capacity to issue bonds;(2) Has minimal capacity to issue bonds and has used at least 75 percent of its bond limit; or(3) Is eligible to receive funds for the fiscal year for heavily impacted districts under section 8003(b)(2) of the Act; and(c) Has a school facility emergency that the Secretary has determined poses a health or safety hazard to students and school personnel. Authority: 20 U.S.C. 7707(b)