1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Youth Coastal Fishing Program Act of 2023 . 2. Youth coastal fishing grant program (a) In general The Secretary shall establish a program to award grants and provide technical assistance to eligible entities for the purpose of establishing youth fishing projects. (b) Applications An eligible entity seeking a grant under this section shall submit an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require. (c) Determinations of eligibility The Secretary shall develop criteria for purposes of determining whether an entity is eligible to receive a grant under this section in consultation with relevant offices of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, such as the Office of Coastal Management, the National Sea Grant Office, the National Marine Fisheries Service, and the Office of National Marine Sanctuaries. (d) Use of funds An eligible entity that receives a grant award under this section shall use the amount of the award for purposes related to conducting a youth fishing project, including— (1) the purchase or rental of fishing equipment; (2) the cost of transporting participants to and from a youth fishing project; (3) fees associated with boat rental, pier access, or other facilities; (4) fishing license purchases; (5) fishing guide costs; or (6) such other expenses related to conducting a youth fishing project as the Secretary considers appropriate. (e) Priority In awarding grants under this section, the Secretary shall give priority to applications containing proposals for youth fishing projects focused on an underserved community. (f) Report required Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report on— (1) the eligible entities awarded grants under this section; (2) the amount each such entity received; (3) how those entities used the grant award