; and (B) the work being done by such centers of excellence. . 4. Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Section 2(b)(2)(E) of the Competitive, Special, and Facilities Research Grant Act ( 7 U.S.C. 3157(b)(2)(E) ) is amended— (1) by redesignating clauses (ii) through (v) as clauses (iii) through (vi), respectively; and (2) by inserting after clause (i) the following new clause: (ii) characteristics of animal meat using plants, animal cell cultivation, or fermentation; . 5. Agricultural Research Service (a) Establishment of national program The Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Administrator of the Agricultural Research Service (referred to in this section as the Secretary ), shall establish a new national program dedicated to the research of alternative proteins that is focused on developing knowledge and enabling commercially-viable technologies related to foods with the characteristics of animal meat using plants, animal cell cultivation, or fermentation. (b) Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out the program $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2024 through 2028. 6. Alternative protein advanced manufacturing and production grant program (a) In general Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Agriculture (referred to in this section as the Secretary ) shall establish a grant program to ensure that the United States has a viable domestic manufacturing and production capability to support and sustain increased global demand for alternative proteins. (b) Eligible entities An entity is eligible to receive a grant under subsection (a) if— (1) such entity is— (A) a nonprofit or for-profit private entity; (B) an institution of higher education; (C) a National Laboratory; (D) a State or local government; or (E) a consortium of entities described in subparagraphs (A) through (D); and (2) such entity— (A) is headquartered in the United States and operates primarily within the United States