The Community Economic Development Fund or any other regional revolving loan programs within the state shall consider the following criteria in making a grant to a microloan generating organization:

(1) Sources and sufficiency of operating funds for the microloan generating organization;

(2) The ability of the microloan generating organization to provide the services required under § 8-240q; and

(3) The proven ability of the microloan generating organization to identify and prepare successful applicants to economic assistance programs similar to the program established in § 8-240q.