; and (2) the number of participants intended to be placed with the covered community development financial institution, in accordance with thresholds set by the Chief Executive Officer, with respect to both the minimum and maximum numbers of participants that can be placed with a covered community development financial institution, including such an institution that is an eligible entity. (c) Priority In making grants under this Act, the Chief Executive Officer, in consultation with the Secretary, shall give preferential consideration to entities proposing to serve rural communities or veterans. (d) Use of funds (1) Orientation and recruitment An eligible entity that receives a grant under this section shall use the funds made available through the grant— (A) to develop a training orientation, in which each selected participant will take part