((a)) ** In general** The Secretary may make competitive research and extension grants for the purpose of improving the farm management knowledge and skills of agricultural producers by maintaining and expanding a national, publicly available farm financial management database to support improved farm management.

((b)) ** Selection criteria** In allocating funds made available to carry out this section, the Secretary may give priority to grants that—

((1)) demonstrate an ability to work directly with agricultural producers;

((2)) collaborate with farm management educational programs and associations;

((3)) address the farm management needs of a variety of crops and regions of the United States; and

((4)) contribute data to the national farm financial management database.

((c)) ** Administration** Paragraphs (4), (7), (8), and (11)(B) of subsection (b) of shall apply with respect to the making of grants under this section.section 3157 of this title

((d)) ** Authorization of appropriations** There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section—

((1)) such sums as are necessary for fiscal year 2013; and

((2)) $5,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2014 through 2023.