[Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 34, Volume 3] [Revised as of July 1, 2002] From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access [CITE: 34CFR655.32] [Page 368] TITLE 34--EDUCATION DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION PART 655--INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS--GENERAL PROVISIONS--Table of Contents Subpart D--How Does the Secretary Make a Grant? Sec. 655.32 What additional factors does the Secretary consider in making grant awards? Except for 34 CFR parts 656, 657, and 661, to the extent practicable and consistent with the criterion of excellence, the Secretary seeks to achieve an equitable distribution of funds throughout the Nation. (Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1126(b)). [58 FR 32575, June 10, 1993]