; and (2) improved network and cyberinfrastructure. (b) Applications An eligible entity applying for a grant under the program shall submit to the Director a proposal that includes the following: (1) A description of how the proposed cybersecurity capacity improvements will be conceived, designed, and implemented to meet local needs. Such description shall take the form of a coherent cybersecurity strategy and approach for a school, district, or region such that such strategy and approach are integrated horizontally (intra-school, district, or region) and vertically (regionally and nationally) with cybersecurity investments and best practices. (2) A plan for increasing the ability of educational leaders to prevent, recognize, and address cybersecurity threats. (3) An assessment of the sustainability of the activities under such proposal in light of any recurring operational and engineering costs associated with such activities. (4) A plan to address the relevant cybersecurity issues and challenges implicated by the activities under such plan which includes issues or challenges pertaining to data integrity, privacy, network security measures, federated access and identity management, and infrastructure monitoring. (c) Federal share The Director shall provide grants to eligible entities in an amount not to exceed 80 percent of the total cost of the plan. (d) Selection In selecting recipients for grants under this section, the Director shall consider, and give preference to the extent practicable, the percentage of— (1) students in the eligible entity’s jurisdiction eligible to receive free or reduced price lunch under the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1751 et seq.)