a successful, merit-based review. (3) Termination Consistent with the authorities of the National Science Foundation, the Director of the National Science Foundation may terminate the Hub if it is underperforming during the performance period. (i) Coordination The Hub shall coordinate with other research centers established under this Act at the National Science Foundation, the National Institute of Standards and Technology, the Department of Energy, and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, and other relevant Federal agencies, as appropriate, on activities and resources. (j) Funding (1) In general The Director of the National Science Foundation shall allocate up to $10,000,000 for the Hub for each of fiscal years 2024–2028, subject to the availability of appropriations. (2) Source Amounts made available to carry out this section shall be derived from amounts appropriated or otherwise made available to the National Science Foundation. 304. Quantum testbeds (a) In general The Director of the National Science Foundation, in coordination with the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology, the Secretary of Energy, and the heads of other Federal agencies, as determined appropriate by the Director of the National Science Foundation, shall make awards on a competitive, merit-reviewed basis to institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations, or consortia thereof, to establish and operate testbeds for quantum applications research and development. (b) Purposes The quantum testbeds established under subsection (a) shall focus on advancing research and development for near-term and medium-term quantum application use cases by providing accessible research resources to academia and industry for developing and testing such use cases, including through proof-of-concept testing, demonstrations, pilot projects, and prototyping. (c) Application. proposals An applicant for an award under this section shall submit to the Director a proposal at such time, in such manner, and containing