Support for human rights and democracy programs

(a) Grants (1) In general The President may provide grants to private, nonprofit organizations to support programs that promote human rights, democracy, and the rule of law in Nicaragua, including programs that document human rights abuses committed by the Ortega regime since April 2018. (2) Administration of programs Any program that receives a grant under paragraph (1) shall be administered in consultation with members of the Nicaraguan opposition, including individuals in exile in Costa Rica and the United States. (3) Funding limitation Any entity owned, controlled, or otherwise affiliated with the Ortega regime is not eligible to receive a grant under this section. (b) Report Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, and annually thereafter through fiscal year 2030, the Secretary of State, in consultation with the heads of other appropriate Federal agencies, shall submit to the appropriate congressional committees a report on actions taken pursuant to this section.