; and (ii) the development of those hydrogen hubs. (B) Treatment Coordination with a hydrogen hub under subparagraph (A) shall not— (i) be considered to be a priority criterion in determining whether to provide assistance for an eligible project under the HIFIA pilot program; or (ii) preclude the provision of assistance under the HIFIA pilot program for another eligible project that— (I) meets the criteria described in subsections (d) and (e); and (II) is an objectively superior project, as determined by the Secretary. (c) Eligibility (1) In general The Secretary may provide financial assistance for an eligible project under the HIFIA pilot program if— (A) the eligible entity proposing to carry out the project submits a letter of interest prior to submission of an application under paragraph (2) with respect to the project; and (B) the eligible entity and the eligible project meet all applicable requirements of this section. (2) Applications (A) In general To be eligible for a grant or a loan under the HIFIA pilot program, an eligible entity shall submit to the Secretary an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary determines to be appropriate. (B) Election (i) In general An eligible entity may elect to apply for a grant, a loan, or both under the HIFIA pilot program. (ii) Decision The Secretary shall have discretion to award any mix of grants and loans under the HIFIA pilot program as the Secretary determines to be appropriate, including with respect to each eligible entity that applies for both a grant and a loan. (C) Application processing procedures (i) Notice of complete application Not later than 30 days after the date of receipt of an application under this paragraph, the Secretary shall provide to the applicant a written notice describing whether— (I) the application is complete