; and (10) in the case of an eligible entity applying for an implementation grant, a description of how the eligible entity will implement, replicate, or take to scale a strategy based on a strong or moderate level of evidence, as determined under subclause (I) or (II) of section 8101(21)(A)(i), or will test a promising strategy to increase diversity in publicly funded early childhood education programs or public elementary schools and secondary schools. (b) Award basis (1) Criteria for evaluating applications The Secretary shall award grants under this part on a competitive basis, based on the quality of the applications submitted by eligible entities described in section 4553(b) and each eligible entity’s likelihood of achieving success in improving student outcomes or outcomes on other performance measures under section 4556. (2) Priority In awarding grants under this part, the Secretary may give priority to an eligible entity that proposes, in application submitted under subsection (a), to use funds under this part to support a program that extends beyond one local educational agency, such as an inter-district or regional program. 4555. Uses of funds (a) Planning grants Each eligible entity that receives a planning grant under this part shall use the grant funds to carry out the following required activities: (1) Completing a comprehensive assessment of the educational outcomes and socioeconomic and racial stratification of children attending publicly funded early childhood education programs, and public elementary school and secondary school students, within the area and an analysis of the location and capacity of program and school facilities and the adequacy of local or regional transportation infrastructure in the area. (2) Developing and implementing a robust family and community engagement plan, including, where feasible, public hearings or other open forums that would precede and inform the development of a formal strategy to improve diversity. (3) Developing options, including timelines and cost