(d). 8. Grants for Early Warning Infectious Disease Surveillance in the border area (a) Eligible entity defined In this section, the term eligible entity means a State, local government, Indian Tribe, Tribal organization, urban Indian organization, trauma center, regional trauma center coordinating entity, or public health entity. (b) Authorization From funds appropriated under section 11, the Secretary shall award grants for Early Warning Infectious Disease Surveillance to eligible entities for infectious disease surveillance activities in the United States-Mexico border area or United States-Canada border area. (c) Application An eligible entity that desires a grant under this section shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require. (d) Uses of funds An eligible entity that receives a grant under subsection (b) shall use the grant funds, in coordination with State and local all hazards programs, to— (1) develop and implement infectious disease surveillance plans and networks and public health emergency and readiness assessments and preparedness plans, and purchase items necessary for such plans