[Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 34, Volume 3] [Revised as of July 1, 2007] From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access [CITE: 34CFR655.32] [Page 354] TITLE 34--EDUCATION CHAPTER VI--OFFICE OF POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION PART 655_INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS_GENERAL PROVISIONS--Table of 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]