; (II) the movement of goods into, out of, around, or within a port, such as for highway or rail infrastructure, intermodal facilities, freight intelligent transportation systems, and digital infrastructure systems; or (III) the movement of vessels in and out of the port facility by dredging a vessel berthing area that is not part of a Federal channel or an access channel associated with a Federal channel; or (B) notwithstanding paragraph (6)(A)(v), to provide financial assistance to one or more projects under subparagraph (A) for development phase activities, including planning, feasibility analysis, revenue forecasting, environmental review, permitting, and preliminary engineering and design work. (4) Prohibited uses A grant award under this subsection may not be used— (A) to finance or refinance the construction, reconstruction, reconditioning, or purchase of a vessel that is eligible for such assistance under chapter 537, unless the Secretary determines such vessel— (i) is necessary for a project described in paragraph (3)(A)(ii)(III) of this subsection; and (ii) is not receiving assistance under chapter 537; or (B) for any project within a small shipyard (as defined in section 54101). (5) Applications and process (A) Applications To be eligible for a grant under this subsection, an eligible applicant shall submit to the Secretary an application in such form, at such time, and containing such information as the Secretary considers appropriate. (B) Solicitation process Not later than 30 days after the date that amounts are made available for grants under this subsection for a fiscal year, the Secretary shall solicit grant applications for eligible projects in accordance with this subsection. (6) Project selection criteria (A) In general The Secretary may select a project described in paragraph (3) for funding under this subsection if the Secretary determines that— (i) the project improves the safety, efficiency, or reliability of the movement of goods through a port or intermodal connection to a port