42 U.S.C. § 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.
(b) Eligibility
Priority shall be given to institutions of higher education with—
(1)
established programs of research in renewable energy;
(2)
locations that are low income or outside of an urbanized area;
(3)
a joint venture with an Indian tribe; and
(4)
proximity to trees dying of disease or insect infestation as a source of woody biomass.
(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:
(1) Indian tribe
The term “Indian tribe” has the meaning as defined in section 15823(c) of this title .
(2) Renewable energy
The term “renewable energy” has the meaning as defined in section 16181 of this title .
(3) Urbanized area
The term “urbanized area” has the meaning as defined by the U.S. Bureau of the Census.
( Pub. L. 110–140, title II, § 234 , Dec. 19, 2007 , 121 Stat. 1538 .)