(a) In general 
To be eligible to receive a grant under section 12542 (a) of this title, a State Commission shall prepare, submit to the Corporation, and obtain approval of, an application.

(b) Submission 
Such application shall be submitted to the Corporation at such time and in such manner, and shall contain such information, as the Chief Executive Officer may reasonably require.

(c) Contents 
Such an application shall include, at a minimum, a State plan that contains the information and assurances described in section 12544 (d) of this title with respect to each community-based service program proposed to be carried out through funding distributed by the State Commission under this subpart.