GRANTS.

SEC. 157. GRANTS. (a) Criteria for Receiving Applications.—In determining whether to award a grant under section 156, the Commission shall consider— (1) the ability of the proposed program to serve as an effective model; (2) the quality of the application submitted for the grant; (3) the extent to which the proposed program builds on existing programs; and (4) the degree to which the program responds to human, educational, environmental and public safety needs in an innovative manner. (b) Authorized Activities.—Grants under this part may be used for— (1) enhancing volunteer and community service programs; (2) demonstration programs; (3) research concerning, assessment of, and evaluation of service programs; (4) coordination of service programs; (5) technical assistance; (6) training and staff development; and (7) collection and dissemination of information concerning service programs. (c) Application for Grant.—To receive a grant under this part, a State or Indian tribe shall prepare and submit to the Commission, 104 STAT. 3157an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Commission may reasonably require, including— (1) a description of the proposed program to be established with assistance provided under the grant; (2) a description of the human, educational, environmental or public safety service that participants will perform and the State or community need that will be addressed under such proposed program; (3) a description of the target population of participants and how they will be recruited; (4) a description of the procedure for training supervisors and participants and for supervising and organizing participants in such proposed program; (5) a description of the procedures to ensure that the proposed program provides participants with an opportunity to reflect on their service experiences; (6) a description of the budget for the program; (7) assurances that, prior to the placement of a participant in the program, the applicant will consult with any local labor organization representing employees in the area who are engaged in the same or similar work as that proposed to be carried out by such project; and (8) assurances that, prior to the placement of a participant in a program, the applicant will consult with employees at the proposed program site who are engaged in the same or similar work as that proposed to be carried out by Buch program.