cybersecurity to election officials and their employees who meet standards and criteria established by the Commission. (b) Use of partnerships The Commission may carry out the program under this section in partnership with qualified entities, including institutions of higher education (as defined under section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1001 )) and nonprofit and for-profit organizations with expertise in election administration and election cybersecurity. (c) Authorization of appropriations There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section— (1) $1,000,000 for fiscal year 2021