§ 17035. University based research and development grant program
(a)
Establishment
The Secretary shall establish a competitive grant program, in a geographically diverse manner, for projects submitted for consideration by institutions of higher education to conduct research and development of renewable energy technologies. Each grant made shall not exceed $2,000,000.
(c)
Authorization of appropriations
There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary $25,000,000 for carrying out this section.
(d)
Definitions
In this section:
(2)
Renewable energy
The term “renewable energy” has the meaning as defined in section
16181 of this title.