In addition to the criteria in Sec. 377.21, the Secretary considers the following factors in making grants under this program:
(a) The diversity of strategies to increase client choice, in order to ensure that a variety of approaches are demonstrated by funded projects.
(b) The diversity of clients to be served, in order to ensure that a variety of disability populations are served by funded projects.
(c) The geographical distribution of funded projects. (Authority: Sec. 802(g)(4) of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; 29 U.S.C. 797a(g)(4))