; (C) may give preference to applicants proposing a greater non-Federal cost share; and (D) in considering community plans, shall take into account previous Department of Energy and other Federal investments to ensure that the maximum domestic benefit from Federal investments is realized. (3) Applications (A) In general Not later than 150 days after the date of publication by the Secretary of selection criteria described in paragraph (2), any State, tribal, or local government, or group of State, tribal, or local governments may apply to the Secretary to receive a grant under this subsection. (B) Joint sponsorship (i) In general An application submitted under subparagraph (A) may be jointly sponsored by electric utilities, automobile manufacturers, technology providers, carsharing companies or organizations, third-party zero-emission vehicle service providers, nongovernmental organizations, or other appropriate entities. (ii) Disbursement of grants A grant provided under this subsection shall only be disbursed to a State, tribal, or local government, or group of State, tribal, or local governments, regardless of whether the application is jointly sponsored under clause (i). (4) Selection Not later than 120 days after an application deadline has been established under subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall announce the names of the communities selected under this subsection. (5) Community plans Plans for the deployment of zero-emission vehicle-based public transportation shall include— (A) a proposed level of cost sharing; (B) documentation demonstrating a project involving relevant stakeholders, including— (i) a list of stakeholders that includes— (I) elected and appointed officials from each of the participating State, local, and tribal governments; (II) all relevant generators and distributors of electricity; (III) State utility regulatory authorities; (IV) departments of public works and transportation; (V) as appropriate, owners and operators of regional electric power distribution and transmission facilities