In carrying out this chapter, the Secretary shall—

((1)) develop guidelines for the solicitation of proposals for projects eligible for financial assistance under ;

((2)) encourage submission of proposals for projects eligible for financial assistance under , particularly proposals from relevant wildlife management authorities;

((3)) select proposals for financial assistance that satisfy the requirements of , giving preference to proposals that address conservation needs not adequately addressed by existing efforts and that are supported by relevant wildlife management authorities; and

((4)) generally implement this chapter in accordance with its purposes.