; (2) connecting individuals with a substance use disorder to overdose education, counseling, and health education; or (3) encouraging such individuals to take steps to reduce the negative personal and public health impacts of substance use during any emergency period, as defined in subparagraph (B) of section 1135(g)(1) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1320b–5(g)(1) ). (b) Considerations In prioritizing grant awards under this section, the Secretary shall take into account— (1) the proportion of people in the area served by the applicant who meet criteria for dependence on or abuse of illicit drugs who have not received any treatment; (2) drug overdose death rates; (3) telemedicine infrastructure needs; (4) workforce needs; (5) prevention and recovery supports; and (6) efforts to reduce stigma. (c) Authorization of appropriations To carry out this section, there is authorized to be appropriated $5,000,000 for the period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act and ending on the later of— (1) November 30, 2020; and (2) the end of the emergency period (as defined in section 1135(g)(1)(B) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1320b–5(g)(1)(B) )).