; or (2) an entity that hosts an organization described in paragraph (1). (c) Grants (1) In general In carrying out the pilot program required by subsection (a), the Director shall award grants to eligible entities to host meetings as described in such subsection. (2) Use of funds An eligible entity receiving a grant under this subsection to host a meeting in the United States may use the amount of the grant for such costs as the Director considers reasonable for hosting the meeting in the United States, but not more than fifty percent of anticipated cost of hosting the meeting and not more than a maximum amount that the Director shall establish for purposes of this subsection. Such costs may include the following: (A) Costs related to the preparation and planning of meetings described in subsection (a). (B) Meeting venue-related expenses. (C) Such other costs that may support the eligible entity in conducting a standards meeting in the United States. (3) Considerations In deciding whether to award a grant under this subsection to an eligible entity to host a meeting, the Director may consider the extent to which the eligible entity— (A) is or hosts an organization that administers technical standards activity in artificial intelligence and other critical and emerging technologies that involves United States-based participants, including participants from Federal agencies of the United States; (B) has a demonstrable history of participating in or hosting successful meetings