(a) In developing the criteria for citizen involvement projects or corporate sponsorship projects, the Trust may consider activities that:

(1) Preserve water quality and habitat;

(2) Restore aquatic and land resources;

(3) Publish or produce educational materials on the Chesapeake Bay and other aquatic and land resources of the State;

(4) Provide educational scholarships or training; or

(5) Promote conservation programs for the Chesapeake Bay and other aquatic and land resources of the State through the media or other means.

(b) The Trust may not consider activities which advocate a political candidate or political solution.