; and (ii) applicants that, in the demonstration project funded by the grant or contract, will establish linkages between physicians, nurses, and key health professionals, health profession students, hospitals, payers, and State health departments. (C) Application To seek a grant or contract under subparagraph (A), an entity shall submit an application to the Secretary in such form, in such manner, and containing such agreements, assurances, and information as the Secretary determines to be necessary to carry out this paragraph. (D) Certain requirements In making awards under subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall— (i) make awards, as practicable, to not fewer than five applicants; and (ii) ensure that information provided through demonstration projects under this paragraph is consistent with the best available medical information. (E) Report to congress Not later than 24 months after the date of the enactment of this paragraph, and annually thereafter, the Secretary shall submit to the Congress a report that— (i) summarizes the activities of demonstration projects under subparagraph (A); (ii) evaluates the extent to which the projects were effective in increasing awareness and knowledge of risk factors and early warning signs in the populations to which the projects were directed; and (iii) identifies barriers to early detection and appropriate treatment of such cancers. . (b) Conforming amendment Section 317P(d)(3)(A) of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 247b–17(d)(3)(A) ) is amended by inserting (other than paragraph (5)) after this section .