(a) Technical assistance

(1) In general

The Secretary shall provide, upon request from a tribally controlled college or university which is receiving funds under section 1808 of this title, technical assistance either directly or through contract.

(2) Designated organization

The Secretary shall require that a contract for technical assistance under paragraph (1) shall be awarded to an organization designated by the tribally controlled college or university to be assisted.

(b) Effect of section

No authority to enter into contracts provided by this section shall be effective except to the extent authorized in advance by appropriations Acts.