; (ii) shall have documented experience in providing training and technical assistance on a national basis or a formal relationship with an organization that has that experience; and (iii) shall meet such other criteria as the Assistant Secretary shall issue. (B) To be eligible to receive funds under this subsection, an entity shall submit an application to the Assistant Secretary at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Assistant Secretary may require. (5) The Assistant Secretary shall make available to the Center on an annual basis such resources as are necessary for the Center to carry out effectively the functions of the Center under this Act and not less than the amount of resources made available to the National Resource Center on LGBTQI Aging, existing on the day before the date of enactment of the Ruthie and Connie LGBTQI Elder Americans Act of 2023 , for fiscal year 2024. (6) The Assistant Secretary shall develop and issue operating standards and reporting requirements for the Center. . 4. Grants for State and community programs on aging Section 301(a)(2) of the Older Americans Act of 1965 ( 42 U.S.C. 3021(a)(2) ) is amended— (1) in subparagraph (E), by striking ; and and inserting a semicolon; (2) by redesignating subparagraph (F) as subparagraph (G); and (3) by inserting after subparagraph (E) the following: (F) organizations that serve LGBTQI individuals; and . 5. Activities for health, independence, and longevity Section 411(a)(11) of the Older Americans Act of 1965 ( 42 U.S.C. 3032(a)(11) ) is amended to read as follows: (11) conducting activities of national significance to promote quality and continuous improvement in the support and services provided to individuals with greatest social need, through activities that include needs assessment, program development and evaluation, training, technical assistance, and research, concerning— (A) addressing physical and mental health, disabilities, and health disparities