; (ii) direct technical assistance to eligible nongovernmental organizations in order to provide education and training, including through classes, conferences, meetings, and other educational activities, to eligible State and local entities; and (iii) subcontracting authority to allow eligible State and local entities and eligible nongovernmental organizations to seek technical assistance from legal and public health experts with a demonstrated understanding of the principles underlying the best practice recommendations developed under subsection (c)(2)(C). (2) Grants by Secretary of Health and Human Services (A) In general The Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, may provide assistance to State and local public health departments and eligible nongovernmental organizations for the purpose of supporting eligible State and local entities to incorporate the best practice recommendations developed under subsection (c)(2)(C) within relevant State laws, policies, regulations, and judicial decisions regarding people living with HIV/AIDS. (B) Authorized activities The assistance authorized by subparagraph (A) may include— (i) direct technical assistance to State and local public health departments in order to support the development, dissemination, or implementation of State laws, policies, regulations, or judicial decisions that conform with the set of best practice recommendations developed under subsection (c)(2)(C); (ii) direct technical assistance to eligible nongovernmental organizations in order to provide education and training, including through classes, conferences, meetings, and other educational activities, to State and local public health departments