; or (2) are enrolled in a historically Black college or university (defined as a part B institution under section 322 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1061 )) or another minority-serving institution (defined as an eligible institution under section 371(a) of such Act ( 20 U.S.C. 1067q(a) ). (e) Use of funds A local consortium that receives a grant under this section may use the grant funds for the following: (1) Matching, training, and placing tutors with schools to deliver high-quality tutoring. (2) Supporting tutors to work with small groups of students attending high-need schools wherein tutors are providing supervision and instruction, and providing the tutors with time for collaboration with mentors. (3) Matching tutors in the high-quality tutoring program with mentors. (4) Providing stipends to such tutors and mentors. (5) Purchasing instructional materials and connectivity resources, including internet access and accessible devices. (6) Providing transportation for students attending the high-quality tutoring program. (7) Providing meals and snacks for students attending the high-quality tutoring program. (8) Providing facilities for conducting the high-quality tutoring program. (f) Authorization of appropriations (1) In general There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $500,000,000. (2) Allocation From the amounts appropriated to carry out this section— (A) not less than 85 percent shall be used for directly supporting students, including providing stipends to tutors and mentors in the high-quality tutoring program, providing transportation, meals, and snacks, and purchasing instructional materials and connectivity resources for students