that the person demonstrates is an effective, long-term conservation strategy for marine turtles, freshwater turtles, or tortoises and the habitat of marine turtles, freshwater turtles, or tortoises. (2) Effect Nothing in this subsection precludes the Secretary from awarding a grant on an annual basis. . (b) Authorization of appropriations Section 7(a) of the Marine Turtle Conservation Act of 2004 ( 16 U.S.C. 6606(a) ) is amended by striking 2019 through 2023 and inserting 2024 through 2028 .