; (ii) ethnicity; (iii) national origin; (iv) disability status; (v) religion; (vi) age; or (vii) actual or perceived sex. (E) A description of how the proposed activities will help the eligible entity fully implement title IX. (F) A description of a plan for how the proposed activities under this section will continue with local support following completion of the grant period and termination of Federal funding. (G) A description of how the proposed activities are a significant component of a comprehensive plan for gender equity in education and full implementation of title IX. (d) Rule of construction Nothing in this section shall be construed as prohibiting persons of any sex or gender from participating in any of the programs or activities funded under this section. (e) Award basis (1) Merit review Grants shall be awarded under this section on a competitive basis. (2) Priorities (A) In general The Secretary shall establish criteria for determining which eligible entities shall have priority in receiving a grant under this section. (B) Level of priority The criteria described in subparagraph (A) may include a consideration of the extent to which the application demonstrates that the eligible entity— (i) has demonstrated a high need for gender equity assistance based on indicators described in subsection (c)(2)(A) and a high commitment to addressing these issues; (ii) will address the needs of students who face discrimination based on multiple characteristics, including— (I) race and color; (II) ethnicity; (III) national origin; (IV) disability status; (V) religion; (VI) age; or (VII) actual or perceived sex; (iii) will address relevant issues of national significance through solutions that can be replicated; (iv) will implement an institutional change strategy with a long-term impact that will continue to be a central activity of the eligible entity upon termination of the grant; (v) will serve a high percentage of low-income students; (vi) will serve a high percentage of racially diverse students