[Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 34, Volume 3] [Revised as of July 1, 2004] From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access [CITE: 34CFR661.31] [Page 376-377] TITLE 34--EDUCATION CHAPTER VI--OFFICE OF POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION PART 661_BUSINESS AND INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAM--Table of Contents Subpart D_How Does the Secretary Make a Grant? Sec. 661.31 What selection criteria does the Secretary use? The Secretary uses the following criteria to evaluate applications for a grant under this program. (a) Plan of operation. (Maximum 30 points) (See 34 CFR 655.31(a).) (b) Qualifications of the key personnel. (Maximum 10 points) (See 34 CFR 655.31(b).) (c) Budget and cost effectiveness. (Maximum 15 points) (See 34 CFR 655.31(c).) (d) Evaluation plan. (Maximum 15 points) (See 34 CFR 655.31(d).) (e) Adequacy of resources (Maximum 10 points) (See 34 CFR 655.31(e).) (f) Need for the project. (Maximum 20 points) [[Page 377]] The Secretary reviews each application for information that shows the need for the project, and the extent to which the proposed project will promote linkages between institutions of higher education and the business community involved in international economic activities. (Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1130a)