; and (2) prior to selecting among competing applications, consult, as appropriate, with representatives of aircraft repair stations, design and production approval holders, air carriers, labor organizations, business aviation, general aviation, educational institutions, and other relevant aviation sectors. (e) Partnership with other entities A recipient of a grant under this section may enter into a partnership agreement with an institution of higher education, a nonprofit organization, or another entity, to carry out activities with the grant funds. (f) Grant amount The maximum amount of a grant awarded for an eligible project under this section for a fiscal year shall be $1,000,000. (g) Authorization of appropriations For each of fiscal years 2024 through 2029, there is authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary for making grants for eligible projects under this section. (h) Definitions In this section: (1) Air carrier The term air carrier has the meaning given that term in section 40102 of title 49, United States Code. (2) Elementary school The term elementary school has the meaning given that term in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 7801 ). (3) Institution of higher education The term institution of higher education has the meaning given that term in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1001 ). (4) Local educational agency The term local educational agency has the meaning given the term in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 7801 ). (5) Minority-serving institution The term minority-serving institution means an institution described in section 371(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1067q(a) ). (6) Postsecondary vocational institution The term postsecondary vocational institution has the meaning given that term in section 102(c) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 ( 20 U.S.C. 1002(c) ). (7) Secondary school The term secondary school has the meaning given that term in