; and (II) the extent to which that sponsoring organization demonstrates expertise and capacity in, and commitment to, implementing the pilot project. (D) Sponsoring organization selection by States Prior to submitting an application under subparagraph (C)(ii), each State seeking to carry out a pilot project shall— (i) identify each eligible sponsoring organization in the State; (ii) inform each eligible sponsoring organization identified under clause (i) of the proposed pilot project of the State; (iii) solicit applications from eligible sponsoring organizations that demonstrate the expertise, capacity, and commitment of the sponsoring organization in implementing the pilot project; and (iv) select an eligible sponsoring organization to coordinate implementation of the pilot project. (E) Child care center selection Each selected State and selected sponsoring organization shall select 1 or more eligible child care centers to voluntarily participate in the pilot project in the selected State. (F) Nonpricing program (i) In general Under a pilot project, a selected child care center shall operate a nonpricing program by— (I) receiving special assistance payments under this subparagraph in lieu of any other special assistance payment made under this section