; and (B) youth, children, and families experiencing homelessness who are not receiving services through the Continuum of Care program under subpart C of title IV of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 11381 et seq.) as of the date of the application. (d) Award basis (1) In general The Secretary shall award grants under this section on the basis of— (A) the need in the area served by each applicant; (B) the quality of each application; and (C) the distribution and priority requirements under paragraphs (4) and (5). (2) Need In determining need under paragraph (1)(A), the Secretary shall consider— (A) the extent of children, youth, and families experiencing homelessness in the area served by the family stabilization agency, including data available from local educational agencies and data on child poverty; (B) the extent to which the proposed uses of funds will provide emergency relief to meet unmet needs of youth, children, and families experiencing homelessness, specifically including youth, children, and families who are sharing the housing of other persons due to loss of housing, economic hardship, or a similar reason; (C) the extent to which the proposed uses of funds will provide emergency relief to youth, children, and families experiencing homelessness who are not currently receiving services through the Continuum of Care program under subpart C of title IV of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 11381 et seq.)