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``(III) is capable of training
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health professionals about mental
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health; and
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``(ii) such other information, as the
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Secretary may require.
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``(C) P
RIORITIES
.--In awarding grants
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under this section, the Secretary shall give pri-
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ority to eligible entities that meet 1 or more of
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the following criteria:
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``(i) Demonstrated capacity and exper-
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tise to serve the targeted population.
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``(ii) Existing infrastructure or exper-
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tise to provide appropriate, evidence-based
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and culturally and linguistically competent
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services.
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``(iii) A location in a geographic area
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with disproportionate numbers of under-
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served and at-risk populations in medically
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underserved areas and health professional
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shortage areas.
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``(iv) Proposed innovative approaches
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for outreach to initiate or expand services.
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``(v) Use of the most up-to-date science,
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practices, and interventions available.
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