; (B) a labor organization representing aviation maintenance workers; (C) an accredited institution of higher education, a postsecondary vocational institution, or a high school or secondary school; (D) an aviation-related nonprofit organization described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 that is exempt from taxation under section 501(a) of such Code; or (E) a State, local, territorial, or Tribal governmental entity. (3) Application for aviation manufacturing program An application for a grant under the program established under subsection (a)(3) may be submitted, in such form as the Secretary may specify, by— (A) a holder of a type or production certificate or similar authorization issued under section 44704 of title 49, United States Code; (B) an accredited institution of higher education, a postsecondary vocational institution, or a high school or secondary school; (C) an aviation-related nonprofit organization described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 that is exempt from taxation under section 501(a) of such Code; (D) a labor organization representing aerospace engineering, design, or manufacturing workers; or (E) a State, local, territorial, or Tribal governmental entity. (d) Eligible projects (1) Aircraft pilot program For purposes of the program established under subsection (a)(1), an eligible project is a project— (A) to create and deliver a program or curriculum that provides high school or secondary school students and students of institutions of higher education with meaningful aviation education to become aircraft pilots or unmanned aircraft systems operators, including purchasing and operating a computer-based simulator associated with such curriculum; (B) to establish or improve registered apprenticeship, internship, or scholarship programs for individuals pursuing employment as a professional aircraft pilot or unmanned aircraft systems operator