34 CFR §75.226

1. (a)As used in this section, “strong evidence” is defined in 34 CFR 77.1(c).
2. (b)As used in this section, “moderate evidence” is defined in 34 CFR 77.1(c).
3. (c)As used in this section, “promising evidence” is defined in 34 CFR 77.1(c).
4. (d)If the Secretary determines that special consideration of applications supported by strong, moderate, or promising evidence is appropriate, the Secretary may establish a separate competition under the procedures in 34 CFR 75.105(c)(3), or provide competitive preference under the procedures in 34 CFR 75.105(c)(2), for applications supported by—
   1. (1)Evidence that meets the conditions in the definition of “strong evidence”;
   2. (2)Evidence that meets the conditions in the definition of “moderate evidence”; or
   3. (3)Evidence that meets the conditions in the definition of “promising evidence.”