; and (B) contingency amounts are available to cover unanticipated cost increases; (6) the project cannot be easily and efficiently completed without Federal funding or financial assistance available to the project sponsor; and (7) the project is reasonably expected to begin construction not later than 18 months after the date of obligation of funds for the project. (g) Priority consideration In making a grant under the Program, the Secretary shall give priority to— (1) a project for which non-Federal contributions exceed 25 percent of the costs of the project