; (B) are led by individuals from demographic groups with elevated rates of maternal mortality, severe maternal morbidity, maternal health disparities, or other adverse perinatal or childbirth outcomes; and (C) offer programs and resources that are aligned with evidence-based practices for improving maternal health outcomes for individuals from demographic groups with elevated rates of maternal mortality, severe maternal morbidity, maternal health disparities, or other adverse perinatal or childbirth outcomes. (2) Awards In awarding grants under this section, the Secretary shall give special consideration to eligible entities that— (A) are described in subparagraphs (A), (B), and (C) of paragraph (1); (B) offer programs and resources designed in consultation with and intended for individuals from demographic groups with elevated rates of maternal mortality, severe maternal morbidity, maternal health disparities, or other adverse perinatal or childbirth outcomes; (C) offer programs and resources in the communities in which the respective eligible entities are located that— (i) promote maternal mental health and maternal substance use disorder treatments and supports that are aligned with evidence-based practices for improving maternal mental and behavioral health outcomes for individuals from demographic groups with elevated rates of maternal mortality, severe maternal morbidity, maternal health disparities, or other adverse perinatal or childbirth outcomes; (ii) address social determinants of maternal health; (iii) promote evidence-based health literacy and pregnancy, childbirth, and parenting education; (iv) provide support from perinatal health workers; (v) provide culturally and linguistically congruent training to perinatal health workers; (vi) conduct or support research on maternal health issues disproportionately impacting individuals from demographic groups with elevated rates of maternal mortality, severe maternal morbidity, maternal health disparities, or other adverse perinatal or childbirth outcomes