In keeping with the corps’ entrepreneurial nature and to expand the corpsmember population, the corps shall actively seek reimbursable work projects from state and nonstate entities that are in keeping with its mission. The corps shall use the following criteria in reviewing such a project offer:

1. (a) The project will provide opportunities to expand corpsmember population.
2. (b) The project will provide corpsmembers with education and training in employable skills.
3. (c) The project will attract community support, participation, and funding.
4. (d) The project conserves or enhances the state’s natural resources, or has other public benefits.