; (2) the establishment or expansion (or both) of associate degree programs in cybersecurity; and (3) the purchase of equipment to provide training in cybersecurity for either professional development programs or degree programs. (b) Roles (1) Department of Homeland Security The Secretary, acting through the Assistant Secretary and in consultation with the Director of the National Science Foundation, shall establish the goals for the program established under this section and the criteria for awarding grants. (2) National Science Foundation The Director of the National Science Foundation shall operate the program established under this section consistent with the goals and criteria established under paragraph (1), including soliciting applicants, reviewing applications, and making and administering awards. The Director may consult with the Assistant Secretary in selecting awardees. (3) Funding The Secretary shall transfer to the National Science Foundation the funds necessary to carry out this section. (c) Awards (1) Peer review All awards under this section shall be provided on a competitive, merit-reviewed basis. (2) Focus In making awards under this section, the Director shall, to the extent practicable, ensure geographic diversity and the participation of women and under represented minorities. (3) Preference In making awards under this section, the Director— (A) shall give preference to applications submitted by consortia of institutions, to encourage as many students and professionals as possible to benefit from the program established under this section