research, including ARPA–E, public competitions similar to those designed by the X Prize Foundation, grants provided through the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy of the Department of Energy, or other mechanisms to fund revolutionary clean energy technology, (7) providing additional support to existing Federal, State, and local grant programs that finance clean energy projects, and (8) providing funding for zero-emission vehicle infrastructure and manufacturing. (d) Project priority (1) In general The Secretary shall ensure that not less than 40 percent of the amounts expended under subsection (c) in each year are expended for clean energy projects which are located in and reduce energy rates in disadvantaged and vulnerable communities. (2) Disadvantaged and vulnerable communities For purposes of paragraph (1), the term disadvantaged and vulnerable communities means communities— (A) which bear disproportionate burdens of negative public health effects, environmental pollution, or impacts of climate change, (B) have significant representation of people of color, low-wealth individuals, or Tribal and Indigenous members, or (C) which have a high concentration of low- and moderate-income households as compared to other communities, as determined by the Secretary. . (b) Clerical amendment The table of sections for subchapter A of chapter 98 of such Code is amended by adding at the end the following new item: Sec. 9512. Clean Energy Victory Bonds Trust Fund. .