((a)) ** Establishment** The Secretary shall establish a competitive grant program, in a geographically diverse manner, for projects submitted for consideration by institutions of higher education to conduct research and development of renewable energy technologies. Each grant made shall not exceed $2,000,000.
((b)) ** Eligibility** Priority shall be given to institutions of higher education with—
((1)) established programs of research in renewable energy;
((2)) locations that are low income or outside of an urbanized area;
((3)) a joint venture with an Indian tribe; and
((4)) proximity to trees dying of disease or insect infestation as a source of woody biomass.
((c)) ** Authorization of appropriations** There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary $25,000,000 for carrying out this section.
((d)) ** Definitions** In this section:
((1)) ** Indian tribe** The term “Indian tribe” has the meaning as defined in .section 15823(c) of this title
((2)) ** Renewable energy** The term “renewable energy” has the meaning as defined in .section 16181 of this title
((3)) ** Urbanized area** The term “urbanized area” has the meaning as defined by the U.S. Bureau of the Census.