; (2) to provide technical assistance in the application process for such a grant; and (3) to promote capacity building as needed to enable entities described in such subsection to submit such an application. (d) Reporting requirement Each entity awarded a grant under this section shall periodically submit to the Secretary a report on the status of activities conducted using the grant. (e) Evaluation Beginning 1 year after the date on which the first grant is awarded under this section, the Secretary shall submit to Congress an annual report summarizing the findings of research conducted using funds made available under this section. (f) Minority-Serving institutions defined In this section, the term minority-serving institution has the meaning given the term in section 371(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1067q(a) ). (g) Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2024 through 2028. VII Moms matter 701. Maternal mental health equity grant program (a) In general The Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use, shall establish a program to award grants to eligible entities to address maternal mental health conditions and substance use disorders, with a focus on demographic groups with elevated rates of maternal mortality, severe maternal morbidity, maternal health disparities, or other adverse perinatal or childbirth outcomes. (b) Application To be eligible to receive a grant under this section, 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. (c) Priority In awarding grants under this section, the Secretary shall give priority to an eligible entity that— (1) is, or will partner with, a community-based organization to address maternal mental health conditions and substance use disorders described in subsection (a)