; or (ii) an agency, organization, or institution that focuses on serving the needs of older individuals or LGBT individuals; and (B) may include an area agency on aging for a rural area or a multipurpose senior center. (3) Rural area The term rural area means an area that is not designated by the United States Census Bureau as an urbanized area or urban cluster. (b) Purpose The purpose of this section is to provide eligible entities with resources and incentives to devise a long-term comprehensive strategy for connecting with older LGBT individuals residing in rural areas and meeting the needs of such individuals. (c) Authority for grants The Director may, for the purpose described in subsection (b), make grants to eligible entities to carry out activities approved by the Director in accordance with subsection (e). (d) Applications (1) In general An eligible entity seeking a grant under this section shall submit an application to the Director at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Director may reasonably require, including the contents described in paragraph (2). (2) Contents An application for a grant under this section shall contain— (A) a description of the proposed activities to be supported by the grant; (B) a description of the size and characteristics of the population in a rural area served by such activities; (C) a description of the public and private resources expected to be made available in connection with such activities; (D) a demonstrated intent to partner with local organizations in rural areas in carrying out such activities; (E) evidence in a form acceptable to the Director that such activities will meet urgent needs that are not met by available public and private sources