; and (6) $17,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2025 through 2029 for studying the effects of the projects for which a grant is made under this section, and for administration, for the purpose of supporting the rigorous evaluation of the projects, and supporting the continued study of the short-, medium-, and long-term effects of all such projects, including the effectiveness of new or added elements of the projects. . 208. Increasing workforce diversity in allied health professionals and direct support professionals Title VII of the Public Health Service Act is amended— (1) by redesignating part G ( 42 U.S.C. 295j et seq. ) as part H; and (2) by inserting after part F ( 42 U.S.C. 295h et seq. ) the following new part: G Increasing workforce diversity in allied health professionals and direct care professionals 783. Scholarships and stipends (a) In general The Secretary may award grants and contracts to eligible entities to increase educational opportunities in the professions of physical therapy, occupational therapy, respiratory therapy, audiology, speech-language pathology, and direct care professionals for eligible individuals by— (1) providing student scholarships or stipends, including for— (A) completion of an accelerated degree program; (B) completion of an associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree program; and (C) entry by a diploma or associate’s degree practitioner into a bridge or degree completion program; (2) providing assistance for completion of prerequisite courses or other preparation necessary for acceptance for enrollment in the eligible entity; (3) carrying out activities to increase the retention of students in 1 or more programs in the professions of physical therapy, occupational therapy, respiratory therapy, audiology, speech-language pathology, and direct care professionals