; and (II) to understand and identify— (aa) the needs of the State and Tribal agencies; and (bb) innovative materials that may be further researched, developed, and used to meet those needs. (iii) Activities The collaboration described in clause (ii) may include— (I) the development of new training for State and Tribal agencies; and (II) the expansion of technical training that involves State or Tribal departments of transportation in the development of new construction designs for innovative materials at the Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center. (iv) Priority research The Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center shall prioritize research relating to— (I) the use of innovative materials in— (aa) bridges with a span equal to or greater than 50 feet; (bb) highway reconstruction and rehabilitation; and (cc) rural road infrastructure; (II) the development of standardized designs using innovative materials; and (III) coastal resiliency. (v) Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subparagraph $8,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2024 through 2028. . 6. Innovative Bridge Program (a) Definition of Administrator In this section, the term Administrator means the Administrator of the Federal Highway Administration. (b) Establishment The Administrator shall establish a grant program, to be known as the Innovative Bridge Program , to provide grants to State departments of transportation, Tribal governments, public toll authorities, and units of local government for— (1) coastal or rural infrastructure bridge projects