; and (10) a plan for evaluation of the project as described in subsection (j)(1). (e) Outcomes (1) Card prepared by eligible entity To be eligible to enter into an agreement under this section, an entity shall prepare an outcomes rate card that specifies each of the following and any additional information requested by the Secretary: (A) The long-term employment-related goals the eligible entity hopes to achieve. (B) The specific outcomes that the eligible entity hopes to achieve, which will be used to assess whether long-term employment-related goals are achieved. (C) The price for each such outcome, that the eligible entity proposes that the Secretary will pay to reimburse an eligible entity for each participant that achieves the outcome, consistent with paragraph (2)(B). (D) Other terms that the eligible entity proposes to incorporate into each contract with a service provider. (2) Guidance prepared by secretary Not less often than annually, the Secretary shall issue guidance, on which eligible entities may base outcomes rate cards prepared under paragraph (1). The guidance shall include information describing sample outcomes and factors for entities to consider when proposing their prices, including the type of population being served. The guidance shall describe the harder-to-serve populations for which entities may propose higher prices. (f) Awarding agreements (1) Timeline in awarding agreement Not later than 6 months after receiving an application, the Secretary shall determine whether to enter into an agreement for a workforce development project with an eligible entity. (2) Priority populations In selecting eligible entities for agreements, the Secretary shall give priority to entities who propose to serve veterans and individuals with barriers to employment, including homeless individuals and long-term unemployed individuals. (3) Agreement authority (A) Agreement requirements The Secretary may enter into an agreement for a workforce development project if the Secretary approves the application and