; or (8) a group of any of the entities described in paragraphs (1) through (7). (d) Applications (1) In general To be eligible to receive a grant under the pilot program, an eligible entity shall submit to the Secretary an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require. (2) Requirement If an application under paragraph (1) is submitted by an eligible entity other than an eligible entity described in paragraph (1) or (7) of subsection (c), the application shall include documentation that the State highway agency, or an equivalent of that agency, of the State in which the eligible entity is located was consulted during the development of the application. (3) Guidance To enhance consideration of current and reliable data, eligible entities may obtain guidance from an agency in the State with jurisdiction over fish and wildlife. (e) Considerations In selecting grant recipients under the pilot program, the Secretary shall take into consideration the following: (1) Primarily, the extent to which the proposed project of an eligible entity is likely to protect motorists and wildlife by reducing the number of wildlife-vehicle collisions and improve habitat connectivity for terrestrial and aquatic species. (2) Secondarily, the extent to which the proposed project of an eligible entity is likely to accomplish the following: (A) Leveraging Federal investment by encouraging non-Federal contributions to the project, including projects from public-private partnerships. (B) Supporting local economic development and improvement of visitation opportunities. (C) Incorporation of innovative technologies, including advanced design techniques and other strategies to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in reducing wildlife-vehicle collisions and improving habitat connectivity for terrestrial and aquatic species. (D) Provision of educational and outreach opportunities. (E) Monitoring and research to evaluate, compare effectiveness of, and identify best practices in, selected