; 42 U.S.C. 10990 ), or by other Federal agencies as determined appropriate by the Director, to avoid duplication and maximize use of Federal resources. (f) Stakeholder collaboration In carrying out this section, the Director of the National Science Foundation shall collaborate with the Quantum Economic Development Consortium established pursuant to section 301 to accomplish the purposes of the quantum testbeds program described in paragraph (b) and ensure there is strong collaboration with industry stakeholders. The Director may also engage with National Laboratories, federally funded research and development centers, industry, and other members of the United States quantum ecosystem. (g) Geographic diversity The Director shall ensure regional and geographic diversity in issuing awards under this section. (h) Funding (1) In general The Director of the National Science Foundation shall allocate up to $50,000,000 for the establishment and operation of quantum testbeds under this section for each fiscal years 2024 through 2028, subject to the availability of appropriations. (2) Source Amounts made available to carry out this section shall be derived from amounts appropriated or otherwise made available to the National Science Foundation. . 16. Department of Energy quantum information science research program Section 401 of the National Quantum Initiative Act ( 15 U.S.C. 8851 ) is amended— (1) by amending subsection (a) to read as follows: (a) In general The Secretary of Energy shall carry out a research, development, and demonstration program on quantum information science, engineering, and technology. ; (2) in subsection (b)— (A) in paragraph (1), by inserting , engineering, and technology after science ; (B) by redesignating paragraphs (3), (4), and (5) as paragraphs (5), (6), and (7), respectively