; (G) apply evaluation and performance goals methods equivalent to those in section 131(d); and (H) remain neutral with respect to the exercise of the right to organize and collectively bargain by Civilian Climate Corps members. (o) Consideration of applications (1) In General The Director shall apply the criteria described in paragraphs (3) and (4) in determining whether to approve an application submitted under subsection (n) and provide assistance under this section to the applicant. (2) Application to subgrants (A) In General A State or other entity that uses assistance provided under this section to support programs selected on a competitive basis to receive a share of the assistance shall use the criteria described in paragraphs (3) and (4) when considering an application submitted by such program. (B) Certification The application of the State or other entity under subsection (n) shall contain a certification that the State or other entity used these criteria in the selection of programs to receive assistance, a description of the positions into which participants will be placed using such assistance, including descriptions of specific tasks to be performed by such participants, and descriptions of the minimum qualifications that individuals shall meet to become participants in such programs. (3) Assistance criteria The criteria required to be applied in evaluating applications submitted under subsection (n) are— (A) the criteria described in section 133(c); (B) how the program will carry out activities described in section 199T; and (C) the extent to which the program is equipped to deliver the benefits and training required under this subtitle. (4) Apprenticeship priority (A) In General In awarding grants under this section on a competitive basis, the Director shall give priority to applications from entities that— (i) provide pre-apprenticeship opportunities for participants that result in positions in apprenticeships registered with the Department of Labor or the State apprenticeship agency