(a) Application of criteria The Corporation shall apply the criteria described in subsection (b) of this section in determining whether to approve an application submitted under section
12543 of this title or under subsection (a) or (b) of section 12544 of this title and to provide assistance under section
12542 of this title to the applicant on the basis of the application.
(b) Assistance criteria In evaluating such an application with respect to a program under this subpart, the Corporation shall consider the criteria established for national service programs under section
12585 (c) of this title.
(c) Application to subgrants A State Commission or grantmaking entity shall apply the criteria described in subsection (b) of this section in determining whether to approve an application under section
12544 (c) of this title and to make a grant under section
12542 (b)(1) of this title to the applicant on the basis of the application.