; (4) representatives with experience implementing other maternity care home models, including representatives from the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation; and (5) community-based health care professionals and other stakeholders. (e) Application and selection of States (1) In general A State seeking to participate in the demonstration project shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time and in such manner as the Secretary shall require. (2) Selection of States (A) In general The Secretary may select 15 States to participate in the demonstration project. (B) Selection requirements In selecting States to participate in the demonstration project, the Secretary shall— (i) ensure that there is geographic diversity in the areas in which activities will be carried out under the project; and (ii) ensure that States with significant disparities in maternal health outcomes, including disparities based on race, income, and access to maternity care, are included. (f) Grants (1) In general From amounts appropriated under subsection (l), the Secretary shall award 1 grant for each year of the demonstration project to each State that is selected to participate in the demonstration project. (2) Use of grant funds A State may use funds received under this section to— (A) award grants or make payments to eligible entities as part of an arrangement described in subsection (g)(2); (B) provide financial incentives to health care professionals, including community health workers, who participate in the State's maternity care home model; (C) provide training for health care professionals, including community health workers, who participate in the State's maternity care home model, which may include training for cultural competency, racial bias, and health equity, particularly in regards to maternal health; (D) pay for personnel and administrative expenses associated with designing, implementing, and operating the State's maternity care home model