; (G) supporting the purchase of advanced air mobility and unmanned aircraft systems software; (H) engaging in outreach and engagement to broaden participation in advanced air mobility and unmanned aircraft systems research, development and workforce; (I) supporting artificial intelligence and machine learning research related to advanced air mobility and unmanned aircraft systems; and (J) such other activities that an agency head whose agency’s missions contribute to or are affected by advanced air mobility and unmanned aircraft systems determines is appropriate to fulfill the agency’s missions. (4) Duration (A) Initial periods An award of financial assistance under paragraph (1) shall be for an initial period of up to five years, subject to Office of Management and Budget uniform guidance for Federal assistance. (B) Extension An established Institute may apply for, and the agency head may grant, extended funding for periods of up to five years on a merit-reviewed basis using the merit review criteria of the sponsoring agency, subject to Office of Management and Budget uniform guidance for Federal assistance. (5) Application for financial assistance (A) In general An entity seeking financial assistance under paragraph (1) shall submit to an agency head an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the agency head may require. (B) Requirements An application submitted under subparagraph (A) for an Institute shall, at a minimum, include the following: (i) A plan for the Institute, including— (I) the proposed goals and activities of the Institute; (II) a description of how the Institute will form partnerships with other research institutions, industry, nonprofits, academic institutions, and others to leverage expertise in advanced air mobility and unmanned aircraft systems and access to data