; and (C) that is tailored to meet the specific needs of eligible entities in carrying out the projects. (7) Evaluations (A) In general The Secretary shall, by grant, contract, or interagency agreement, conduct rigorous and well-designed evaluations of the demonstration projects for which a grant is made under this subsection, which shall include identification of successful activities for creating opportunities for developing and sustaining, particularly with respect to low-income individuals with arrest or conviction records, a health professions workforce that has accessible entry points, that meets high standards for education, training, certification, and professional development, and that provides increased wages and affordable benefits, including health care coverage, that are responsive to the needs of the workforce. (B) Rule of interpretation Evaluations conducted pursuant to this paragraph may include a randomized controlled trial, but this paragraph shall not be interpreted to require an evaluation to include such a trial. (8) Definitions In this subsection: (A) Eligible entity The term eligible entity means any of the following entities that demonstrates in an application submitted under this subsection that the entity has the capacity to fully develop and administer the demonstration project described in the application: (i) A local workforce development board established under section 107 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. (ii) A State or territory, a political subdivision of a State or territory, or an agency of a State, territory, or such a political subdivision. (iii) An Indian tribe, a tribal organization, or a tribal college or university. (iv) An institution of higher education (as defined in the Higher Education Act of 1965). (v) A hospital (as defined in section 1861(e)). (vi) A skilled nursing facility (as defined in section 1819(h)(1)(A)). (vii) A Federally qualified health center (as defined in section 1861(aa)(4)). (viii) A nonprofit organization described in section