; (ii) has complied with the assurances as described in subsection (e)(9); and (iii) has improved applicable outcomes, as demonstrated through indicators referred to in section 203(a)(2). (b) Funding requirements (1) Matching funds required The Administrator shall require, as a condition of receipt of funds under this section, an eligible entity to match funds awarded under this section in an amount not less than 25 percent of the funds awarded to such recipient under this section. Such eligible entity may make the matching funds available directly or through donations from non-Federal, public, or private organizations, in cash or in kind, fairly evaluated. (2) Waiver The Administrator may waive the requirement under paragraph (1) if the entity demonstrates that exceptional circumstances prevent the entity from meeting the requirement, such as demonstrating that the entity serves a high proportion of individuals with barriers to employment, or due to exceptional or uncontrollable circumstances, such as a natural disaster or a precipitous and unforeseen decline in the financial resources of the eligible entity. (c) Priority and distribution (1) Priority In awarding grants, contracts, or cooperative agreements under this section, the Administrator shall give priority to an eligible entity— (A) proposing to serve a high number or high percentage of participants who are from nontraditional apprenticeship populations