; or (2) the local government or consortium can demonstrate that a local program would meet a need or serve a population that is not met or sufficiently served by the State program under this title. (b) Local government program application requirements Subject to subsection (c), a local government program application shall include a plan that meets the requirements of section 1302 in the same manner as such requirements apply to a State. (c) Program requirements The program requirements specified in this title shall apply to a local government or consortium with a local government program application and plan approved under this section in the same manner as such requirements apply to a State except to the extent that a local government or consortium requests, and the Secretary approves, a waiver or modification of any such requirements. (d) Payments The Secretary shall pay a local government or consortium with a local government program application and plan approved under this section in the same manner as States are paid under section 1304. 1309. Grants to nonprofit organizations (a) In general The Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of Labor, shall award multi-year grants on a competitive basis to nonprofit organizations that submit applications to carry out employment services programs. (b) Scope of grants Grants under this subsection may be regional programs or serve specific populations. (c) Application process A nonprofit organization seeking a grant under this subsection shall submit an application to the Secretary at such a time, in such a manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may reasonably require. (d) Selection The Secretary shall select applicants to receive a grant under this subsection based on— (1) the applicant’s level of experience and commitment to providing subsidized jobs; (2) the applicant’s demonstrated ability to recruit individuals of the region or other specific population served by the grant and provide work opportunities for such individuals