; or (C) a consortium of entities described in subparagraphs (A) and (B) that submit a single application to carry out activities under the grant jointly; and (2) submit to the Director an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Director may require. (c) Use of funds (1) In General An entity shall use amounts received under a grant under this section to work directly with implementing partners, which may include States, territories, Indian Tribes, municipalities, and nonprofit organizations, to— (A) create sustainable programs to train early care and education providers through direct coaching and peer-learning, access to quality technical assistance, and professional development opportunities that are focused on healthy eating, physical activity, and addressing food insecurity; (B) build State capacity through training, technical assistance, and resources to integrate the promotion of healthy eating and physical activity into existing early care and education programs, systems, and initiatives, including helping to link early care and education programs with existing resources for nutrition supports; and (C) test innovative or evidence-informed approaches to engage families of children ages birth to 5 years served in early care and education programs participating in this grant. (2) Implementing partners In selecting States, territories, Indian tribes, municipalities, or nonprofit organizations to be implementing partners under a grant under this section, a grantee shall ensure that such partners— (A) serve populations that are racially, ethnically, socioeconomically, and geographically diverse