; and (2) develop and disseminate to the public tools and information based on the research conducted under this section. (b) Eligible institutions An entity eligible to receive a grant under this section is any of the following: (1) An agency of the Federal Government. (2) A State cooperative institution. (3) A college or university offering a baccalaureate or higher degree in the study of food, forestry, and agricultural sciences. (4) A nonprofit entity described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (and exempt from tax under section 501(a) of such Code). (c) Application Each eligible institution seeking to receive a grant under this section shall submit a comprehensive forest restoration research program to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require. (d) Use of funds (1) In general An eligible institution receiving a grant under this section may use funds received through such grant only to conduct research intended to address specific questions related to the recovery of tree species native to the United States suffering severe levels of mortality caused by non-native plant pests or noxious weeds. (2) Matching requirement Notwithstanding section 1492, an eligible institution receiving a grant under this section shall provide matching funds from non-Federal sources in an amount equal to not less than 20 percent of the grant. Indirect costs charged against a grant awarded under this section shall not exceed 30 percent of the total Federal funds provided under the grant award. (3) Maximum amount of grants The total amount of grant funding a grant recipient is eligible to receive under this section shall not exceed $100,000 per year. (e) Cooperation among eligible institutions The Secretary, to the maximum extent practicable, shall encourage eligible institutions to cooperate in setting research priorities under this section. (f) Administration In carrying out this subsection, the Secretary shall— (1) establish a committee of experts