considerations for approval of applications

considerations for approval of applications Sec. 135. In determining whether or not to approve applications for grants under part B or C of this title, the State agency or, in the case of grants under section 132, the Secretary shall consider, among other relevant factors in the State or community of the applicant— (1) the relative costs and effectiveness of the project or program in effectuating the purposes of such part; (2) the incidence of and rate of increase in youth offenses and juvenile delinquency; (3) school dropout rates; (4) the adequacy of existing facilities and services for carrying out the purposes of such part; (5) the extent of comprehensive planning in the community for carrying out the purposes of such part; (6) youth unemployment rates; 82 Stat. 470 (7) the extent to which proposed programs or projects incorporate new or innovative techniques within the State or community to carry out the purposes of such part; and (8) the extent to which the proposed programs or projects incorporate programs for the parents of youths who are delinquent or in danger of becoming delinquent, as well as programs for other adults who offer guidance or supervision to such youths.