; (2) a public, private, or cooperative organization organized on a for-profit or nonprofit basis; or (3) an Indian Tribe (as defined in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act ( 25 U.S.C. 5304 )) on a Federal or State reservation or any other federally recognized Indian Tribe . (c) Use of funds An entity to which a grant is made under this section may use the grant funds to— (1) train new and existing employees on alternative protein production and processing methods; (2) establish a center for training, technology, and trade that will provide training to employees who process alternative protein; (3) provide higher-education scholarships to students pursuing careers in alternative protein production and processing, including at community colleges; (4) conduct regional, community, and local economic development planning and coordination for the purpose of increasing alternative protein production and processing; (5) provide technical assistance to gain compliance with Federal, State, or local regulations related to alternative protein production and processing; or (6) facilitate business and lending opportunities related to alternative protein production and processing, including identifying relevant information necessary for obtaining— (A) private capital investments; (B) Federal and State loan guarantees; (C) Federal and State direct grants; or (D) other financial support mechanisms from Federal and State entities. (d) Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $25,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2024 through 2028. 8. National strategy on alternative proteins (a) Establishment of a national strategy on alternative proteins The Secretary of Agriculture (referred to in this section as the Secretary ) shall— (1) establish a national strategy on alternative proteins in coordination with the Secretaries concerned that meets the requirements of subsection (c)