organization or consortia that receives a grant under this section may use amounts in the fund established for such organizations or consortia pursuant to paragraph (1), for the uses described in subsection (d), by providing assistance from the fund to local affiliates of such organizations and consortia. (f) Requirements for assistance The Secretary may make a grant to an organization or consortium under subsection (a) only pursuant to— (1) an expression of interest by such organization or consortia to the Secretary for a grant for such purposes