Program applications shall be reviewed by the corporation's affirmative action department, which shall, in consultation with the applicant and/or proposed recipient of the program assistance and any other relevant involved parties, develop appropriate goals, in compliance with applicable law (including section 2879 of the Public Authorities Law, article 15-A of the Executive Law and section 6254[11] of the Unconsolidated Laws) and the corporation's policy, for participation in the proposed project by minority group members and women. Compliance with laws and the corporation's policy prohibiting discrimination in employment on the basis of age, race, creed, color, national origin, gender, sexual preference, disability or marital status shall be required.