of the National Institute of Standards and Technology may terminate an underperforming center for cause during the performance period. (f) Funding The Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology shall allocate up to $18,000,000 for each Center supporter under this section for each of fiscal years 2024 through 2028, subject to the availability of appropriations. Amounts made available to carry out this section shall be derived from amounts appropriated or otherwise made available to the National Institute of Standards and Technology. . 13. National Science Foundation quantum information science research and education activities Section 301 of the National Quantum Initiative Act ( 15 U.S.C. 8841 ) is amended— (1) in the heading, by inserting , engineering, and technology after science