; and (2) the unique set of burdens that college and graduate students experiencing period poverty face that can be compounded by lack of access to basic needs such as housing, food, transportation, and access to physical and mental health services. (b) In general The Secretary of Education shall establish a program to award grants, on a competitive basis, to at least 4 institutions of higher education (as such term is defined in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1001 )), to— (1) support programs that provide free menstrual products to students; and (2) report on best practices of such programs. (c) Application To apply for a grant under this section, an institution of higher education shall submit to the Secretary an application in such form, at such time, and containing such information as the Secretary determines appropriate, including an assurance that such grant will be used to carry out the activities described in subsection (e). (d) Community colleges At least 50 percent of the grants awarded under this section shall be awarded to community colleges. (e) Grant uses A grant awarded under this section may only be used to— (1) carry out or expand activities that fund programs that support direct provision of free menstrual products to students in appropriate campus locations, including— (A) campus restroom facilities; (B) wellness centers; and (C) on-campus residential buildings; (2) report on best practices of such programs; (3) conduct outreach to students to encourage participation in menstrual equity programs and services; (4) help eligible students apply for and enroll in local, State, and Federal public assistance programs; and (5) coordinate and collaborate with government or community-based organizations to carry out the activities described in paragraphs (1) through (4). (f) Priority In awarding grants under this section, the Secretary shall prioritize— (1) institutions with Federal Pell Grant enrollment that is at least 25 percent of the total enrollment of such institution