; and (B) to organize and build the capacities of partnerships, potential applicants for funding under the Initiative, and peer organizations to ensure that resources are directed to communities most in need of funding under the Initiative. (5) Alignment To maximize the impact of the Initiative, the National Fund Manager shall seek to align the Initiative with— (A) other programs of the Department, such as— (i) the food insecurity nutrition incentive program under section 4405 of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 ( 7 U.S.C. 7517 ); and (ii) the Farmers' Market and Local Food Promotion Program under section 6 of the Farmer-to-Consumer Direct Marketing Act of 1976 ( 7 U.S.C. 3005 ); and (B) other Federal nutrition programs. (f) Duties of partnerships A partnership that receives an award from the National Fund Manager shall carry out financing and other activities to implement and maximize the effectiveness of the Initiative, as described in the grant or loan agreement, as applicable, with the National Fund Manager under subsection (e)(2)(A)(v), including— (1) conducting marketing and outreach to communities, the grocery industry, and others— (A) to solicit applications from projects in underserved communities; (B) to build an understanding of the economics of the local food retail market; and (C) to identify opportunities in the target area; (2) reviewing applications from projects for funding under the Initiative; (3) underwriting and disbursing Initiative funds to projects; (4) providing technical assistance and business development services to projects; (5) submitting an annual financial and program report to the National Fund Manager that describes— (A) the activities of the partnership; (B) the expenditure of Initiative funds; and (C) any success in meeting approved outcome metrics described in subsection (e)(3)(A) and satisfying such other terms and conditions as are specified in the grant or loan agreement