((a)) ** Definition of eligible entity** In this section, the term “eligible entity” means—

((1)) an 1890 Institution (as defined in );

((2)) a part B institution (as defined in ) (commonly referred to as “Historically Black Colleges and Universities”);

((3)) a tribal college or university (as defined in ); or

((4)) a Hispanic-serving institution (as defined in ).

((b)) ** Grants** The Secretary shall make cellulosic ethanol and biofuels research and development grants to 10 eligible entities selected by the Secretary to receive a grant under this section through a peer-reviewed competitive process.

((c)) ** Collaboration** An eligible entity that is selected to receive a grant under subsection (b) shall collaborate with 1 of the Bioenergy Research Centers of the Office of Science of the Department.

((d)) ** Authorization of appropriations** There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to make grants described in subsection (b) $50,000,000 for fiscal year 2008, to remain available until expended.