; (2) empowering citizens to freely organize and communicate, including through existing and new civic spaces; (3) strengthening rule of law and increasing government accountability; and (4) promoting democratic political culture. (b) Conduct of program (1) In general The program developed under this section shall be carried out in consultation with local civil society groups in the Pacific Islands, including civil society groups that represent or work with traditionally marginalized groups. (2) Elements The program developed under this section may be carried out through— (A) technical assistance and support, including through training and professional and academic fellowships; (B) grants in amounts not to exceed $50,000 provided on a competitive basis to qualified civil society organizations for the purpose of carrying out projects and programs dedicated to the objectives identified in subsection (a); and (C) grants provided on a competitive basis to qualified United States organizations with demonstrated expertise in civil society development and the Pacific Islands. (c) Report (1) In general Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development 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— (A) an assessment of the strength and viability of civil society sectors of the Pacific Islands, including legal, organizational capacity, financial, advocacy, services, infrastructure, and public image sectors; and (B) an identification of objectives and measures of success for the program. (d) Authorization of appropriations There are authorized to be appropriated $15,000,000 for each of the fiscal years 2021 through 2025 to carry out this section.