10 C.F.R. § 420.37 – Selection.

(a) DOE may make selection of applications for award based on:
1. (1) The findings of the technical evaluations;
2. (2) The priorities of DOE, SEP, and the participating program offices;
3. (3) The availability of funds for the various special project activities; and
4. (4) Any program policy factors set forth in the program guidance/solicitation.
(b) The Director, Office of State and Community Programs makes the final selections of projects to be awarded financial assistance.