or ACDBE programs through the awards program under subsection (a). (c) Criteria for awards In carrying out the awards program established under subsection (a), the Secretary shall consider the following criteria: (1) How high the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise or ACDBE participation goal of the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise program or ACDBE program is. (2) The success of the recipient in meeting and exceeding participation goals described in paragraph (1). (3) How much successful growth a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise or ACDBE in the program has. (4) To what extent and how well a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise program or ACDBE program welcomes new Disadvantaged Business Enterprises or ACDBEs. (5) How well a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise program or ACDBE program assists all socially and economically disadvantaged individuals in overcoming barriers to participation. (6) The existence of and the quality of a mentor-protégé program. (7) Any other criteria the Secretary determines is integral to an excellent Disadvantaged Business Enterprise program or ACDBE program. (d) Adjusting criteria The Secretary may adjust the criteria under subsection (c) to account for a recipient’s size, type of business, geographic location, or any other characteristic the Secretary determines necessary. (e) Discretionary grant preference The Secretary shall provide preferences for discretionary grant funding awards to recipients that are recognized under subsections (a) and (b). (f) Notice of funding opportunities Notwithstanding any other provision of law or regulation, the Secretary shall ensure that any notice of funding opportunity or availability for discretionary grant funding issued by the Secretary contains the preferences under subsection (e). (g) Timing of requirement Subsection (f) shall apply to any notice of funding opportunity or availability issued after the date of enactment of this Act. (h) Additional incentives In addition to the grant preferences under subsection (e), the Secretary may provide