; (D) ensure consideration of— (i) the ability to perform accurate mapping in varied weather conditions; and (ii) mapping of both rural and urban roadways and environments (including gravel roads); and (E) prepare and submit to the Secretary the reports required by subsection (g)(1). (3) Other permitted uses of funds An eligible entity that is awarded a grant under this section may use grant funds— (A) to contract, through a competitive selection process, for the carrying out of any activity for which grant funds are required or permitted to be used, including procuring services from or carrying out activities at a research center at an institution of higher education (as defined in sections 101 and 102 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1001 ; 1002)) that has experience with high-definition road mapping and highly automated vehicles capable of ingesting high-definition road mapping data; and (B) for international travel for purposes of exchanging information with other institutions involved in high-definition road mapping and highly automated vehicle research or operation. (d) Duration An eligible entity that is awarded a grant under this section shall complete all activities required under the grant (except for preparation and submission of the final report required by subsection (g)(1)(B)) not later than 3 years after the date on which such grant is awarded. (e) Number of grants The Secretary may not make— (1) more than 3 grants under this section