; (B) contribute to student learning and problem-solving skills across multiple disciplines; and (C) equip students with the knowledge needed to be responsible and engaged citizens. I Data literacy education grant program 101. Grant program established From the amounts appropriated under section 106, the Secretary shall award grants, on a competitive basis, to eligible entities to carry out projects— (1) that increase access to data literacy education for students at the pre-kindergarten through postsecondary levels; (2) that improve data reasoning skills in such students; (3) that will serve as models for national data science and data literacy education; and (4) in accordance with section 103. 102. Applications (a) In general To be eligible to receive a grant under this title, an eligible entity shall submit to the Secretary an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require, which shall include a description of how the entity plans— (1) to carry out project activities under section 103 for the purposes of— (A) increasing access to and support for data literacy, data science, and statistics education; and (B) expanding access to and support for rigorous classes in STEM fields, including by— (i) using data and statistical literacy to increase student interest in STEM fields; and (ii) reducing enrollment gaps, opportunity gaps, and differentiated success for underrepresented students; (2) for the duration of a grant made to the eligible entity under this title, to continuously assess and evaluate project activities funded by such grant