; (6) provides details on the intended methodologies employing scientifically based research methods, to be used for data collection purposes for current participants and postprogram participants; and (7) subject to paragraph (8), an assurance that, if the local subgrantee or national intermediary receives a grant, or a renewal of such grant under this section, the local subgrantee or national intermediary will develop a plan to secure other public or private funding resources to ensure the continued operation and maintenance of the program after funds under such grant, or renewal, are no longer available. (8) The Secretary shall waive the requirement under paragraph (7) for the local subgrantee or national intermediary if the local grantee or national intermediary demonstrates that complying with such requirement would create an undue burden that would result in significant disruption of the Civic Justice Corps program. (9) For the purposes of an application under this subsection, the term scientifically based research methods means research methods that— (A) apply rigorous, systematic, and objective procedures to obtain valid knowledge relevant to court-involved, previously incarcerated, and otherwise disadvantaged youth and young adults; and (B) rely on measurements or observational methods that provide data across multiple measurements and observations. (c) Preferential consideration of applications From among the applications submitted by national intermediaries under subsection (b), the Secretary shall provide preference on the basis of— (1) the effectiveness of the data collection methodologies submitted under subsection (b)(6); (2) the assurances made under subsection (b)(1); and (3) relevant data specific to the local jurisdictions where the national intermediary intends to enter into partnership with local subgrantees, which illustrate the need for a Civic Justice Corps program, including— (A) unemployment rates; (B) poverty rates; (C) crime rates