34 CFR §669.21
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The Secretary evaluates an application on the basis of the criteria in this section.
- (a)Plan of operation. (See 34 CFR 655.31(a))
- (b)Quality of key personnel. (See 34 CFR 655.31(b))
- (c)Budget and cost-effectiveness. (See 34 CFR 655.31(c))
- (d)Evaluation plan. (See 34 CFR 655.31 (d))
- (e)Adequacy of resources. (See 34 CFR 655.31(e))
- (f)Need and potential impact. The Secretary reviews each application to determine—
- (1)The extent to which the proposed materials or activities are needed in the foreign languages on which the project focuses;
- (2)The extent to which the proposed materials may be used throughout the United States; and
- (3)The extent to which the proposed work or activity may contribute significantly to strengthening, expanding, or improving programs of foreign language study in the United States.
- (g)Likelihood of achieving results. The Secretary reviews each application to determine—
- (h)Description of final form of results. The Secretary reviews each application to determine the degree of specificity and the appropriateness of the description of the expected results from the project.
- (i)Priorities. If, under the provisions of § 669.22, the application notice specifies priorities for this program, the Secretary determines the degrees to which the priorities are served.