; and (B) national messaging appropriate for raising awareness of— (i) nationally applicable issues (such as the meaning of best by date labels, tips for meal planning, or businesses that manufacture products using ingredients that would otherwise go to waste, including upcycled food products); and (ii) such other issues as the Secretary determines to be appropriate. (2) Pilot projects (A) In general The Secretary shall— (i) for the purpose of testing methods and materials for carrying out the campaign through community engagement under paragraph (1)(A), carry out pilot projects in communities selected by the Secretary; and (ii) assess the results of those pilot projects, including through waste audits or other quantitative measurements. (B) Requirements In carrying out pilot projects under subparagraph (A), the Secretary shall— (i) ensure equity and diversity of representation; (ii) incorporate elements of behavioral science to inform which aspects of the campaign will be effective; and (iii) in coordination with State, local, or municipal governments, inform consumers in a community of solutions, food products, or initiatives that are available to help prevent or reduce food waste. (e) Waste audits The Secretary shall conduct audits to gather data relating to the impact of the campaign in communities targeted by the campaign for the purpose of informing future efforts under the campaign, including by comparing outcomes in communities targeted by the campaign to outcomes in communities not targeted by the campaign. (f) Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $2,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2024 through 2028.