To be eligible for a grant under the program, a nonprofit organization must:
(1) apply to the commission in the manner prescribed by commission rule;
(2) demonstrate experience in effectively providing technical assistance and support to institutions of higher education or school districts located in a rural area of this state in aligning and delivering workforce training and higher education programs to address skills gaps to meet the area's urgent workforce demands; and
(3) satisfy any other relevant criteria prescribed by commission rule.