PRIORITIES FOR GRANTS AND DISCRETIONARY PROJECTS.

SEC. 402. PRIORITIES FOR GRANTS AND DISCRETIONARY PROJECTS. Section 402 of the Older Americans Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3030bb) is amended by adding at the end the following: “(d) The Commissioner shall, in developing priorities, consistent with the requirements of this title, for awarding grants and entering into contracts under this title, consult annually with State agencies, area agencies on aging, recipients of grants under title VI, institutions of higher education, organizations representing beneficiaries of services under this Act, and other organizations, and individuals, with expertise in aging issues. “(e) The Commissioner shall ensure that grants and contracts awarded under this title— “(1) are evaluated for their benefit to older individuals, and to programs under this Act; and “(2) comply with the requirements under this Act.”.