; (ii) an evaluation of public support for the project; (iii) an assessment of geographic balance of projects of the eligible entity; and (iv) the number of projects of the eligible entity in economically distressed areas. (3) Maximum amount The maximum amount of a grant under the prioritization process pilot program is $2,000,000. (d) Applications To be eligible to participate in the prioritization process pilot program, an eligible entity shall submit to the Secretary an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require. 1206. Exemptions for low population density States Section 150 of title 23, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: (f) Exemptions for low population density states (1) In general The Secretary shall grant, on the election of and in consultation with a State, an exemption from 1 or more of the requirements described in paragraph (2)(A) if the State— (A) is on the list of eligible States under paragraph (5) for the applicable performance period; and (B) provides a written notice of the election that includes an explanation under paragraph (4)(A). (2) Requirements described (A) State requirements The requirements from which a State described in paragraph (1) may elect an exemption are— (i) requirements established under subclauses (IV) and (V) of subsection (c)(3)(A)(ii); (ii) requirements established under subsection (c)(5)(A); (iii) requirements established under subsection (c)(6)