; (2) specialization of priorities among the centers; (3) dissemination of information among the centers; (4) responses of the centers to the Secretary; and (5) ensuring that the full range of individuals with significant expressive communication disabilities is served by the centers. (d) Amount The Secretary shall, to the extent practicable, award the 3 grants in amounts that total not more than $9,000,000 per year of a period described in subsection (e). (e) Periods The Secretary shall award each grant for a period of 5 years, through an open competition held initially and at the end of each 5-year period. An eligible entity that receives a grant under this section may reapply for such a grant at the end of the grant period. 6. National resource center priority activities The priority activities of a national resource center shall be to— (1) increase access to and effective implementation of the full range of augmentative and alternative communication for all individuals with significant expressive communication disabilities in the United States, regardless of age, race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, LGBTQ+ status, immigration status, educational achievement, socioeconomic condition, primary language, nature or severity of disability, location of residence, and age of onset of the significant expressive communication disability; (2) increase the capacity of individuals with significant expressive communication disabilities, educators, professional service providers, families, and direct support professionals to support individuals with significant expressive communication disabilities by creating and disseminating evidence-based knowledge, resources, training and technical assistance, and recommended practices in ensuring individuals with significant expressive communication disabilities have the tools and other supports necessary to exercise self-determination and effectively access and participate in all aspects of life, including education, employment, health care, and community living