The Community Economic Development Fund or any other regional revolving loan programs within the state shall consider the following criteria in making a grant to a microloan generating organization:
(1) Sources and sufficiency of operating funds for the microloan generating organization;
(2) The ability of the microloan generating organization to provide the services required under section 8-240q ; and
(3) The proven ability of the microloan generating organization to identify and prepare successful applicants to economic assistance programs similar to the program established in section 8-240q .