; (2) in subsection (b)— (A) in paragraph (1), by striking 2023 each place it appears and inserting 2028 ; (B) by redesignating paragraph (2) as paragraph (3); (C) by inserting after paragraph (1) the following new paragraph: (2) Additional funding In addition to amounts available for grants pursuant to paragraph (1), there is authorized to be appropriated— (A) $20,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2024 through 2028 to provide grants under the program established under subsection (a)(1); (B) $20,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2024 through 2028 to provide grants under the program established under subsection (a)(2); and (C) $20,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2024 through 2028 to provide grants under the program established under subsection (a)(3). ; (D) in paragraph (3), as redesignated by subparagraph (B), by inserting (or, in the case of fiscal years 2024 through 2028, $1,000,000) after $500,000 ; and (E) by adding at the end the following: (4) Set aside for technical assistance The Secretary, in consultation with the Secretary of Education, may set aside up to 2 percent of the funds appropriated to carry out this section for each of fiscal years 2024 through 2028 to provide technical assistance to accredited institutions of higher education and post-secondary vocational institutions applying for a project grant under this section. (5) Consideration for certain applicants In reviewing and selecting applications for grants under the programs established under subsection (a), the Secretary may give consideration to applicants that— (A) provide an assurance— (i) to use grant funds to encourage the participation of populations that are underrepresented in the aviation industry, including women, minorities, and individuals in economically disadvantaged geographic areas and rural communities, including to address the workforce needs of rural and regional airports