; and (B) provide to each winner an award of not more than $50,000,000. (2) Basis of selection In selecting the winners of the program under paragraph (1)(A), the Secretary shall use the criteria developed and published under subsection (d)(1). (3) No requirement to receive technical or support grants The receipt or lack of receipt of technical assistance under subsection (g)(1) or a support grant under subsection (g)(2) shall not affect the eligibility of a State to be selected as a winner of the program under paragraph (1). (f) Program eligibility (1) Applications Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall invite States to submit applications to participate in the program. (2) Application process A State seeking to participate in the program shall submit to the Secretary an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require, including evidence that the State— (A) has partnered with, at a minimum— (i) an electric utility; (ii) an energy technology manufacturer; and (iii) a National Laboratory or institution of higher education