; (2) disseminate information on health and community services related to sickle cell disease; or (3) improve access to care and treatment decision-making processes related to sickle cell disease. (b) Applications To seek a grant under subsection (a), an eligible entity shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and containing such information and assurances as the Secretary may require. (c) Consideration In determining whether to award a grant under this section to an applicant, and the amount of a grant under this section, the Secretary shall consider the need for sickle cell education or services in the area to be served using the grant. (d) Definition In this section, the term eligible entity means— (1) a community-based organization or faith-based organization or clinic that provides services to, or engages in, advocacy for individuals with sickle cell disease; (2) a nonprofit organization providing comprehensive care to populations with sickle cell disease, including any such nonprofit organization that is a faith-based organization or community-based organization; or (3) a Federally qualified health center (as defined in section 1861(aa) of the Social Security Act) or nonprofit organization engaged in providing sickle cell disease education, information, or treatment services. (e) Authorization of appropriations To carry out this section, there is authorized to be appropriated $50,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2024 through 2029. 340J–2. Grants for sickle cell disease pediatric to adult transitions of care (a) In general The Secretary shall carry out a program of awarding grants to eligible entities for the establishment and support of programs— (1) that— (A) provide transition support through a dedicated transition coordinator and management of care for sickle cell disease patients between the ages of 18 and 29 who are aging out of pediatric care and receiving adult care for sickle cell disease