; and (2) coordinate the research and development grant program established in this section with the interagency aquaculture coordinating group established under section 6 of the National Aquaculture Act of 1980 ( 16 U.S.C. 2805 ) and with the research and development conducted through the Cooperative Extension System of the Department of Agriculture. (d) Cooperative research agreement To carry out this section, the Secretary may enter into a cooperative agreement with a State, institution of higher education, or other private institution or research center. (e) Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out this section for the period of fiscal years 2021 through 2025. .