; (D) a research library or archive that is not an integral part of an institution of higher education and that makes publicly available library services and materials that are suitable for scholarly research and not otherwise available; or (E) a Tribal library. (3) Eligible library consortium The term eligible library consortium means a local, statewide, regional, interstate, or international cooperative association of library entities that provides for the systematic and effective coordination of the resources of eligible libraries, and information centers that work to improve the services delivered to the clientele of these libraries. (b) Grant program From amounts made available under this section for a fiscal year, the Assistant Secretary shall award grants, on a competitive basis, to eligible entities to enable those eligible entities to carry out pilot programs to address the needs of homeless individuals or individuals at risk of homelessness. (c) Use of funds (1) In general Each eligible entity receiving funds under this section may use such funds to provide programs or resources that address the needs of homeless individuals or individuals at risk of homelessness by— (A) connecting them with resources to help them transition to stable, independent or supported living, through the eligible entity’s own activities or through subgrants to eligible libraries, as appropriate; (B) providing homeless individuals or individuals at risk of homelessness with programs on issues such as health, mortgage or rental assistance, and applying for government benefits