For any fiscal year, the Secretary shall allot the amount made available under section 2375 ^[1] of this title among the States in the same manner as funds are allotted to States under paragraph (2) of section 2321 (a) of this title.

The Secretary shall make a payment in the amount of a State’s allotment under subsection (a) of this section to the eligible agency that serves the State and has an application approved under subsection (c) of this section.

Each eligible agency desiring assistance under this subchapter shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and accompanied by such information as the Secretary may require.