; (C) assistance in the development, implementation, and improvement of management plans; (D) enforcement and implementation of applicable conservation laws; and (E) community outreach and education. (2) Fund The term Fund means the Pacific Islands Plant Conservation Fund established by section 205. (3) Pacific Islands The term Pacific Islands means the Hawaiian islands and the United States territories of Guam, American Samoa, and the Northern Mariana Islands. (4) Secretary The term Secretary means the Secretary of the Interior. 204. Pacific Islands plant conservation assistance (a) Assistance (1) In general Subject to the availability of funds and in consultation with other Federal officials, the Secretary of Interior shall provide competitive financial assistance, including multiyear grants, for projects for the conservation of plant species on the Pacific Islands for which project proposals are approved by the Secretary in accordance with this section. (2) Use of existing authorities Assistance provided under this section shall be carried out in a manner consistent with authorities available to the Secretary under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 ( 16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.). (b) Project proposals (1) Eligible applicants A project proposal may be submitted to the Secretary under this section by— (A) a relevant State, territory, or Tribal agency with the research expertise required for the conservation of plant species on the Pacific Islands; and (B) any other individual or entity, as determined appropriate by the Secretary, with the expertise required for the conservation of plant species on the Pacific Islands. (2) Federal partnership opportunities A Federal agency may not be a lead entity or receive funding for a project under this section, but may be included as a partner or collaborator on a project that receives such funding. (3) Required elements A project proposal shall include— (A) a statement of the purposes of the project