; (C) a statement of the damages to which the United States is entitled if the individual should breach the contract; and (D) such other statements of the rights and liabilities of the Secretary and of the individual as the Secretary determines appropriate, not inconsistent with the provisions of this section. (d) Priority In awarding contracts under this section for scholarships and loan repayments, the Secretary may prioritize making awards to individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds. (e) Definition In this section, the term sickle cell disease research means research into the detection, diagnosis, treatment, or control of sickle cell disease. (f) Authorization of appropriations To carry out this section, there is authorized to be appropriated $150,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2024 through 2029. 340J–1. Community-based grants to engage the sickle cell disease population by designing education and advocacy programs and policies for health and community services (a) In general The Secretary shall carry out a program consisting of awarding grants to eligible entities for the establishment and support of education and advocacy programs that engage the sickle cell disease population, their families, or State and local governments in order to— (1) improve sickle cell disease health literacy, including mental health awareness and educational attainment; (2) disseminate information on health and community services related to sickle cell disease