; (2) to conserve the ecosystems of those plant species; and (3) to address other threats to the survival of those plant species. 203. Definitions In this title: (1) Conservation The term conservation means the use of all methods and procedures necessary to protect plants in the Pacific Islands, including— (A) protection, restoration, and management of ecosystems; (B) onsite research and monitoring of— (i) plant populations; (ii) plant ecosystems; (iii) annual plant reproduction; and (iv) plant population trends; (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(a). (3) Pacific Islands The term Pacific Islands means— (A) the Hawaiian Islands; and (B) the United States territories of— (i) Guam; (ii) American Samoa; and (iii) the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. 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 the Interior shall provide competitive financial assistance, including multiyear grants, for projects for the conservation of plant species on the Pacific Islands and for which a project proposal is approved by the Secretary under subsection (c). (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