; (iv) conduct outreach and education to other eligible entities and eligible partners for potential participation in the partnership agreement and eligible activities; (v) at the request of a producer or eligible entity desiring to participate in eligible activities under the partnership agreement, act on behalf of the producer or eligible entity in applying for a grant under subsection (d); (vi) monitor, evaluate, and periodically report to the Secretary on progress made toward achieving the objectives of eligible activities under the partnership agreement; and (vii) at the conclusion of the partnership agreement, submit to the Secretary a report describing— (I) the results and effects of the partnership agreement; and (II) funds provided by an eligible partner under subparagraph (B). (B) Contribution An eligible partner shall provide funding for a significant portion (as determined by the Secretary) of the total cost of eligible activities under the partnership agreement. (4) Applications (A) In general One or more eligible partners and 1 or more eligible entities desiring to enter into a partnership agreement may submit to the Secretary an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary considers necessary to evaluate and select applications. (B) Competitive process The Secretary— (i) shall conduct a competitive process to select applications submitted under subparagraph (A); (ii) may assess and rank applications with similar purposes as a group; and (iii) shall make public the criteria to be used in evaluating applications prior to accepting applications. (C) Content An application submitted to the Secretary under subparagraph (A) shall include a description of— (i) the scope of the regional food system to be developed, including goals, outreach objectives, and eligible activities to be carried out; (ii) the local, regional, State, multi-State, or other geographic area covered