; and (2) lists all recipients of grants under this section as of the date of such submission. (d) Definitions In this section: (1) Institution of higher education The term institution of higher education has the meaning given such term in section 101. (2) Physician assistant education program The term physician assistant education program has the meaning given such term in section 799B of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 295p ). (e) Authorization of appropriations There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out this section for fiscal years 2018 through 2020. 899A. Grants for infrastructure and technology improvements in physician assistant education programs (a) Grants (1) In general The Secretary is authorized to award grants, on a competitive basis, to not more than 20 physician assistant education programs to enhance physician assistant education programs and improve patient safety by supporting the purchase of new infrastructure and technology. (2) Duration A grant awarded under this section shall be awarded for a period of not longer than five years. (b) Application (1) In general A physician assistant education program may apply for a grant under this section by submitting an application to the Secretary at such time and in such manner as the Secretary may require that demonstrates how the grant funds will be used to improve physician assistant education programs and patient safety with respect to such programs. (2) Priority In awarding grants under this section, the Secretary shall give priority to applications that demonstrate the potential to— (A) increase the number of physician assistant graduates