; and (ii) in all aspects of life. (B) Plural The term individuals with disabilities affecting communication means more than 1 individual with a disability affecting communication. (4) Institution of higher education The term institution of higher education has the meaning given the term in section 101(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1001(a) ). (5) Related services The term related services means such services within the meaning of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act ( 20 U.S.C. 1400 et seq.). (6) Secretary The term Secretary means the Secretary of Health and Human Services. 5. Grants (a) In general The Secretary shall award grants to eligible entities, through an open competition, to support comprehensive training, technical assistance, and resource centers (referred to individually in this Act as a National Resource Center ). (b) Amount In awarding grants under this section, the Secretary shall, to the extent practicable, award a grant to an eligible entity in an amount of not less than $500,000 and not more than $2,000,000 per year. (c) Distribution The Secretary shall award not fewer than 2 and not more than 5 of the grants. The Secretary shall award the grants to eligible entities in geographically diverse regions of the Nation. (d) Periods The Secretary shall award grants for periods of 5 years, through an open competition held initially and at the end of each 5-year period. An eligible entity that receives a grant under this section may reapply for such a grant at the end of the grant period. 6. Applications (a) In general To be qualified to receive a grant under section 5, an eligible entity shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time and in such manner as the Secretary may require. (b) Contents Each such application shall include, at a minimum, each of the following: (1) A description of the applicant’s experience in providing training, information, and support related to augmentative and alternative communication devices, services, and supports to individuals