; (E) a special purpose district with a transportation function; (F) an Indian Tribe or a consortium of Indian Tribes; (G) a multistate or multijurisdictional group of entities described in any of subparagraphs (A) through (F); or (H) subject to paragraph (2), a private entity or group of private entities, including the owners or operators of 1 or more facilities at a port. (2) Joint eligibility with private entities A private entity or group of private entities is eligible for a grant under the program if— (A) the private entity or group of private entities partners with an entity described in any of subparagraphs (A) through (G) of paragraph (1) for purposes of applying for, and carrying out activities under, the grant; and (B) the entity described in the applicable subparagraph of that paragraph is the lead entity with respect to the application and those activities. (e) Applications (1) In general An eligible entity desiring a grant under the program shall submit to the Secretary an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require. (2) Requirement The application of an eligible entity described in subparagraph (H) of subsection (d)(1) shall be submitted jointly with an entity described in subparagraphs (A) through (G) of that subsection. (f) Considerations In providing grants under the program, the Secretary, to the maximum extent practicable, shall— (1) select projects that will generate the greatest benefit to low-income or disadvantaged communities; and (2) select projects that will— (A) maximize the creation or retention of jobs in the United States