; or (2) operate in a medically underserved community (as defined in section 799B of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 295p )). (c) Award of grants (1) In general In carrying out partnerships entered into or expanded under this section with entities described in subsection (a), the Secretary shall award grants to those entities. (2) Maximum amount of grants The amount of a grant awarded under this subsection may not exceed $75,000 in one year. (3) Use of grants (A) In general Grants awarded to an entity under this subsection may be used for one or more of the following: (i) Purchasing or upgrading hardware or software necessary for the provision of secure and private telehealth services. (ii) Upgrading security protocols for consistency with the security requirements of the Department. (iii) Training of employees, including payment of those employees for completing that training, with respect to— (I) military and veteran cultural competence, if the entity is not an organization that represents veterans; (II) appropriate processes for handling emergencies that occur during telehealth; (III) equipment required to provide telehealth services; or (IV) any other unique training needs for the provision of telehealth services to veterans. (iv) Upgrading existing infrastructure owned or leased by the entity to make rooms more conducive to telehealth care, including— (I) additions or modifications to windows or walls in an existing room, or other alterations as needed to create a new, private room; (II) soundproofing of an existing room; (III) new electrical or internet outlets in an existing room