(a) The following entities may apply for a direct grant from the Corporation:
(1) A State Commission established under part 2550 of this chapter.
(2) A grantmaking entity as defined in § 2510.20 of this chapter.
(3) A qualified organization as defined in § 2515.20 of this chapter.
(b) The types of grants for which each entity is eligible are described in § 2517.200.