; (5) community-based health care professionals, including doulas, lactation consultants, and other stakeholders; (6) experts in promoting health equity and combating racial bias in health care settings; and (7) Black, Indigenous, and other maternal health care consumers of color who have experienced severe maternal morbidity. (e) Application and selection of States (1) In general A State seeking to participate in the demonstration project shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time and in such manner as the Secretary shall require. (2) Selection of States (A) In general The Secretary shall select at least 10 States to participate in the demonstration project. (B) Selection requirements In selecting States to participate in the demonstration project, the Secretary shall— (i) ensure that there is geographic and regional diversity in the areas in which activities will be carried out under the project; (ii) ensure that States with significant disparities in maternal and infant health outcomes, including severe maternal morbidity, and other disparities based on race, income, or access to maternity care, are included; and (iii) ensure that at least 1 territory is included. (f) Grants (1) In general From amounts appropriated under subsection (l), the Secretary shall award 1 grant for each year of the demonstration project to each State that is selected to participate in the demonstration project. (2) Use of grant funds A State may use funds received under this section to— (A) award grants or make payments to eligible entities as part of an arrangement described in subsection (g)(2); (B) provide financial incentives to health care professionals, including community-based health care workers and community-based doulas, who participate in the State's maternity care home model