; (ii) whether a grant should be awarded for a project under this title; and (iii) the amount and duration of such grant. (D) Notification Not later than June 30 of each year, the Secretary shall notify each eligible partnership submitting an application under this section of— (i) the scores given the applicant by the panel pursuant to this section; (ii) the recommendations of the panel with respect to such application; and (iii) the reasons for the decision of the Secretary in awarding or refusing to award a grant under this section; and (iv) modifications, if any, in the recommendations of the panel made to the Secretary. (e) Award basis The Secretary shall award grants under this section on the following basis— (1) the number of participants to be served by the grant; (2) the anticipated income of program participants in relation to the regional median income; (3) the alignment of the program with State-identified in-demand industry sectors; and (4) the recommendations of the readers under subsection (d)(2)(C). (f) Use of funds Grant funds provided under this section may be used for— (1) the purchase of appropriate equipment, technology, or instructional material, aligned with business and industry needs, including machinery, testing equipment, hardware and software; (2) student books, supplies, and equipment required for enrollment; (3) the reimbursement of up to 50 percent of the wages of a student participating in an earn-and-learn program receiving a grant under this section; (4) the development of industry-specific programing; (5) supporting the transition of industry-based professionals from an industry setting to an academic setting; (6) industry-recognized certification exams or other assessments leading to a recognized postsecondary credential associated with the earn-and-learn program