; and (ii) may include community participation in which job trainees and volunteers assist in the development of solar projects; (E) assistance provided under this subsection prioritizes development in underserved areas; (F) photovoltaic solar electricity generating facilities are developed using assistance provided under this subsection on a geographically diverse basis among the eligible entities; and (G) to the maximum extent practicable, solar installation activities for which assistance is provided under this section leverage, or connect grant-eligible households to, federally or locally subsidized weatherization and energy efficiency efforts that meet or exceed local energy efficiency standards. (c) National competition (1) In general The Secretary shall select eligible entities to receive loans or grants under this section through a nationwide competitive process, to be established by the Secretary. (2) Applications To be eligible to receive a loan or grant under this section, an eligible entity shall submit to the Secretary an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require. (3) Requirements In selecting eligible entities to receive loans or grants under this section, the Secretary shall, at a minimum— (A) require that the eligible entity— (i) enter into a grant or loan agreement, as applicable, under subsection (d); and (ii) has obtained financial commitments (or has demonstrated the capacity to obtain financial commitments) necessary to comply with that agreement; (B) ensure that loans and grants are provided, and amounts are used, in a manner that results in geographical diversity throughout the United States and within States, territories, and Indian tribal land among photovoltaic solar electricity generating facilities installed using the assistance provided under this section