; and (2) promote gender equality in political, economic, social, and cultural development programs in the Pacific Islands. 304. Pacific Islands Leadership Development Initiative (a) In general The Secretary of State shall develop and implement a program to promote educational and professional development for young adult leaders and professionals in the Pacific Islands with a demonstrated passion to contribute to the continued development of the Pacific Islands. (b) Conduct of program The program developed under this section may be carried out through— (1) grants provided on a competitive basis to qualified organizations with demonstrated expertise relating to the Pacific Islands; (2) grants in amounts not to exceed $50,000 provided on a competitive basis to qualified young leaders from the Pacific Islands for the purpose of carrying out projects dedicated to the improvement of their communities in the Pacific Islands; (3) regional workshops and professional and academic fellowships; and (4) people-to-people exchanges. (c) Report (1) In general Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on the program developed under this section. (2) Matters to be included The report required by paragraph (1) shall include an identification of objectives, means of implementation, and measures of success for the program. (d) Authorization of appropriations There are authorized to be appropriated $10,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2021 through 2025 to carry out this section. 305. Civil society engagement and development (a) In general The Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development shall develop and implement a program to promote the development of civil society in the Pacific Islands for the purpose of— (1) strengthening independent media and press freedom; (2) empowering citizens to freely organize and communicate, including through existing and new civic spaces