; and (3) by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (7) The term qualified mental health professional means a psychiatrist, psychologist, licensed clinical social worker, psychiatric nurse, licensed professional mental health counselor, or other licensed mental health professional as the Secretary considers appropriate. . 4. Authority for Secretary of Veterans Affairs to award grants to entities to improve provision of mental health support to family caregivers of veterans (a) In general Subchapter II of chapter 17 of title 38, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section: 1720K. Grants to provide mental health support to family caregivers of veterans (a) Purpose It is the purpose of this section to provide for assistance by the Secretary to entities to carry out programs that improve the provision of mental health support to the family caregivers of veterans participating in the family caregiver program. (b) Authority The Secretary may award grants to carry out, coordinate, improve, or otherwise enhance mental health counseling, treatment, or support to the family caregivers of veterans participating in the family caregiver program. (c) Application (1) To be eligible for a grant under this section, an entity shall submit to the Secretary an application therefor at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require. (2) Each application submitted under paragraph (1) shall include the following: (A) A detailed plan for the use of the grant. (B) A description of the programs or efforts through which the entity will meet the outcome measures developed by the Secretary under subsection (g). (C) A description of how the entity will distribute grant amounts equitably among areas with varying levels of urbanization. (D) A plan for how the grant will be used to meet the unique needs of veterans residing in rural areas, American Indian or Alaska Native veterans, elderly veterans, women veterans, and veterans from other underserved communities.