; . 11. Grants for Pediatric Research on Long COVID (a) In general The Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Director of the National Institutes of Health (in this section, referred to as the Secretary ), shall award grants to eligible entities to conduct research on Long COVID in pediatric populations. (b) Use of funds An eligible entity selected to receive a grant under this subsection may use funds received through the grant to conduct research described in subsection (a), with a focus on pediatric immune system responses and neurodevelopment. (c) Eligible entity defined In this section, the term eligible entity means a children’s hospital, pediatric researcher, pediatrician, academic medical center, or other organization determined appropriate by the Secretary. (d) Authorization of appropriations To carry out this section, there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years 2024 through 2026.