; (iii) policies that subject all employees, fellows, trainees, contractors, consultants, and other agents of the Foundation (including ex officio and appointed members of the Board) to conflict of interest standards; and (iv) the specific duties of the Executive Director. (B) Requirements The Board shall ensure that the bylaws of the Foundation and the activities carried out under those bylaws shall not— (i) reflect unfavorably on the ability of the Foundation to carry out activities in a fair and objective manner; or (ii) compromise, or appear to compromise, the integrity of any Federal agency or program, or any officer or employee employed by, or involved in, such an agency or program. (8) Compensation (A) In general No member of the Board shall receive compensation for serving as a member of the Board. (B) Reimbursement of certain expenses In accordance with the bylaws of the Foundation, members of the Board may be reimbursed for travel expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence, and other necessary expenses incurred in carrying out the duties of the Board. (e) Activities (1) Studies, competitions, and projects The Foundation may conduct and support studies, competitions, projects, and other activities that further the mission of the Foundation described in subsection (c)(2). (2) Grants (A) In general The Foundation may award grants for activities relating to digital equity, digital inclusion, or digital literacy. (B) Selection In selecting a recipient for a grant awarded under subparagraph (A), the Foundation— (i) shall make the selection based on the comparative merits of— (I) the proposed project of the potential recipient; (II) the impact of the project described in subclause (I) on promoting digital equity in local communities; and (III) the alignment of the project described in subclause (I) with— (aa) the overall goals of the Foundation relating to diversity on the basis of geography; (bb) the type of need addressed by the project