The Secretary, in awarding grants and contracts under section 3056d of this title, shall, to the extent feasible, assure an equitable distribution of activities under such grants and contracts, in the aggregate, among the States, taking into account the needs of underserved States.

The amount allocated for projects within each State under section 3056d of this title shall be allocated among areas within the State in an equitable manner, taking into consideration the State priorities set out in the State plan pursuant to section 3056a (a) of this title.