; (B) in clause (viii), by inserting that serves an urbanized population of over 200,000 after metropolitan planning organization ; (C) by redesignating clauses (vii) and (viii) as clauses (viii) and (ix), respectively; and (D) by inserting after clause (vi) the following: (vii) a metropolitan planning organization that serves an urbanized population of 200,000 or fewer; ; (4) in paragraph (6), by adding at the end the following: (C) Improving accessibility and efficiency (i) In general A State may elect to use an amount equal to not more than 7 percent of the funds reserved for the State under this subsection, after allocating funds in accordance with paragraph (2)(A), to improve the ability of applicants to access funding for projects under this subsection in an efficient and expeditious manner by— (I) providing to applicants for projects under this subsection application assistance, technical assistance, and assistance in reducing the period of time between the selection of the project and the obligation of funds for the project; and (II) providing funding for 1 or more full-time State employee positions to administer this subsection. (ii) Use of funds Amounts used under clause (i) may be expended— (I) directly by the State; or (II) through contracts with State agencies, private entities, or nonprofit entities. ; (5) by redesignating paragraph (7) as paragraph (8)