; or (4) for research and development. (e) Priority In awarding grants under subsection (a), the Secretary may give priority to an eligible applicant described in subsection (b) that serves— (1) a nonmetropolitan area with a high poverty level; or (2) an Indian Tribe with demonstrated support from the Tribal council or duly elected Tribal executive of the appropriate Tribal government. (f) Matching funds (1) In general Subject to paragraph (2), an eligible applicant described in subsection (b) that receives a grant under subsection (a) shall provide non-Federal matching funds in an amount that is not less than 30 percent of the amount of the grant. (2) Waiver (A) In general The Secretary may waive the requirement under paragraph (1) based on the demonstrated need of the area in which activities using the grant are to be carried out, as determined by the Secretary. (B) Justification The Secretary shall provide to the Committee on Agriculture of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of the Senate a justification for each waiver provided under subparagraph (A). (g) Authorization of appropriations (1) In general There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary such sums as are necessary to carry out this section. (2) Administration The Secretary may retain not more than 2 percent of the amounts made available to carry out this section for administration of the program established under this section. 5. Rural Partners Network Section 6306 of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 ( 7 U.S.C. 2204b–3 ) is amended— (1) in the section heading, by striking Council on rural community innovation and economic development and inserting Rural Partners Network ; (2) in subsection (a)(1), by striking council and inserting network