University based research and development grant program

42 U.S.C. § 17035
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(a) EstablishmentThe 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) EligibilityPriority 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 appropriationsThere are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary $25,000,000 for carrying out this section. (d) DefinitionsIn this section:(1) Indian tribeThe term “Indian tribe” has the meaning as defined in section 15823(c) of this title. (2) Renewable energyThe term “renewable energy” has the meaning as defined in section 16181 of this title. (3) Urbanized areaThe term “urbanized area” has the meaning as defined by the U.S. Bureau of the Census.

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