; (B) developing the standardized criteria required under subsection (b)(1); (C) supporting the development and dissemination of research under subsection (b)(3); (D) developing best practices for civic bridgebuilding under subsection (b)(4); and (E) administering the grant program described in subsection (d). (2) Diversity in consultation In carrying out the consultation under paragraph (1), the Officer of Civic Bridgebuilding shall consult members of the civic bridgebuilding field who represent diverse ideological, religious, racial, regional, professional, or ethnic communities, including such members— (A) who represent eligible entities engaged in civic bridgebuilding; (B) who represent existing or potential programs and grantees receiving funding under the authority of the national service laws, including State Service Commissions; (C) who are researchers producing work based on principles of scientific research related to civic bridgebuilding in the United States and internationally; and (D) who represent other Federal agencies or public institutions engaged in or supporting work related to civic bridgebuilding in the United States and internationally, such as— (i) the Community Relations Service of the Department of Justice; (ii) the United States Agency for International Development; and (iii) the United States Institute of Peace. (d) Civic bridgebuilding pilot grant program (1) In general From the amounts appropriated to carry out this subsection, the Corporation (acting through the Officer of Civic Bridgebuilding with input through the consultation process under subsection (c))— (A) shall carry out a pilot program for a 3-year period to award grants, on a competitive basis, to eligible entities to support civic bridgebuilding programs across the United States for purposes of— (i) reducing conflict and improving social cohesion; and (ii) addressing a public concern such as unmet human, educational, health care, environmental, or public safety needs