; and (4) to contract with entities (such as public telecommunications entities) to disseminate and distribute programming developed under this Act to the widest possible audience through the most appropriate distribution technologies, including broadcast and online platforms. (b) Availability In awarding grants, contracts, or cooperative agreements under this section, the Secretary shall ensure that eligible entities make programming widely available, with support materials as appropriate, to local educational agencies, institutions of higher education, workforce development systems, and employers in relevant industries. (c) Eligible entities To be eligible to receive a grant, contract or cooperative agreement under this section an entity shall be a public telecommunications entity that is able to demonstrate each of the following: (1) A capacity to contract for the development and national distribution of educational and promotional video, audio, and other media programming that is accessible by middle school, high school, and postsecondary learners. (2) A capacity to distribute programming, digital content, and support materials, for parents, educators, specialized instructional support personnel, and employers, that is designed for distribution over the broadcast channels of television and radio public broadcast stations and the internet. (3) A capacity, consistent with the entity’s mission and nonprofit nature, to negotiate the contracts described in paragraphs (2) and (4) of subsection (a) in a manner that returns to the entity an appropriate share of any ancillary income from sales of any program-related products. (4) A capacity to localize programming and materials to meet specific State and local needs and to provide educational outreach at the local level. 5. Coordination of activities (a) Consultation with the Secretary An eligible entity receiving a grant, contract, or cooperative agreement under this Act shall consult with the Secretary— (1) to maximize the utilization of educational programming by