124 STAT. 791 PUBLIC LAW 111–148—MAR. 23, 2010 at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require. ‘‘(f) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.—There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section— ‘‘(1) for fiscal year 2011, $4,000,000; ‘‘(2) for fiscal year 2012, $6,000,000; and ‘‘(3) for each of fiscal years 2013 and 2014, $8,000,000. ‘‘PART II—PROGRAMS TO PROMOTE ELDER JUSTICE ‘‘SEC. 2041. ENHANCEMENT OF LONG -TERM CARE. ‘‘(a) GRANTS AND INCENTIVES FOR LONG-TERM CARE STAFFING.— ‘‘(1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall carry out activities, including activities described in paragraphs (2) and (3), to pro- vide incentives for individuals to train for, seek, and maintain employment providing direct care in long-term care. ‘‘(2) SPECIFIC PROGRAMS TO ENHANCE TRAINING, RECRUIT- MENT, AND RETENTION OF STAFF.— ‘‘(A) COORDINATION WITH SECRETARY OF LABOR TO RECRUIT AND TRAIN LONG-TERM CARE STAFF.—The Secretary shall coordinate activities under this subsection with the Secretary of Labor in order to provide incentives for individ- uals to train for and seek employment providing direct care in long-term care. ‘‘(B) CAREER LADDERS AND WAGE OR BENEFIT INCREASES TO INCREASE STAFFING IN LONG-TERM CARE.— ‘‘(i) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall make grants to eligible entities to carry out programs through which the entities— ‘‘(I) offer, to employees who provide direct care to residents of an eligible entity or individuals receiving community-based long-term care from an eligible entity, continuing training and varying levels of certification, based on observed clinical care practices and the amount of time the employees spend providing direct care; and ‘‘(II) provide, or make arrangements to pro- vide, bonuses or other increased compensation or benefits to employees who achieve certification under such a program. ‘‘(ii) APPLICATION.—To be eligible to receive a grant under this subparagraph, an eligible entity shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require (which may include evidence of consultation with the State in which the eligible entity is located with respect to carrying out activities funded under the grant). ‘‘(iii) AUTHORITY TO LIMIT NUMBER OF APPLICANTS.—Nothing in this subparagraph shall be construed as prohibiting the Secretary from limiting the number of applicants for a grant under this subparagraph. ‘‘(3) SPECIFIC PROGRAMS TO IMPROVE MANAGEMENT PRAC- TICES.— Grants. Grants. 42 USC 1397m.
