; and (E) how the State will evaluate and hold local educational agencies accountable for improved student knowledge and achievement in American civics and history. (5) An assurance that the State will participate in the National Assessment of Educational Progress assessments in American civics and history in grades 4, 8, and 12. (6) In the case of a State applying to renew a grant previously received under this section, an evaluation of the effectiveness of the activities carried out using the previous grant, which shall be based on the results of the most recent National Assessment of Educational Progress assessment in American civics and history, to the extent the results of such assessment are available at the time of the State’s application. 5. Grants to nonprofit organizations (a) Program authorized The Secretary of Education is authorized to make grants to qualified nonprofit organizations, on a competitive basis, to assist such organizations in developing or expanding access to evidence-based curricula, instructional models, and other educational programs to enhance student knowledge and achievement in American civics and history in elementary schools and secondary schools. (b) Contents of application As part of the application required under section 3(b), a qualified nonprofit organization shall include a proposal that demonstrates how the activities proposed to be carried out with the grant under this section will enhance student knowledge and achievement in American civics and history in elementary schools and secondary schools. (c) Priority of awards In awarding grants under this section, the Secretary shall give priority to qualified nonprofit organizations that propose to use the grant to develop or expand access to curricula, instructional models, and other educational programs that— (1) address the learning needs of traditionally underserved students, including rural and inner-city urban students and English learners