; (E) the activity is not required, or being fully supported financially by, a Federal, State, or local law, program, or activity; and (F) if the activity involves land use, the activity aligns with the Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations, including being consistent with the conservation of biological diversity and natural ecosystems (including forests and grasslands), and shall maintain ecosystem services and enhance other social and environmental benefits. (5) Proposals In order to qualify for an award of funds under this subsection, an entity shall submit to the Secretary a proposal that— (A) describes the activity to be carried out with the award of funds in a manner specified by the Secretary; (B) identifies the amount of money for which the entity is applying; (C) identifies the amount, to be measured in one-year increments, of— (i) greenhouse gas emissions to be avoided by the activity, measured in terms of carbon dioxide equivalent; or (ii) carbon dioxide to be removed from the atmosphere by the activity, measured in metric tons; (D) identifies the bid amount, expressed as dollars per metric ton, which shall be the quotient obtained by dividing the amount identified under subparagraph (B) by the amount identified under subparagraph (C); (E) provides any information required by the Secretary in order to make a determination described in paragraph (4)