; (9) providing program participants with transportation to classes, internships, or other activities relating to the job training program; and (10) carrying out any other permissible activity consistent with the purposes of this part, as approved by the Secretary. (h) Grant amount (1) In general The amount of a grant to an eligible entity for a fiscal year shall not exceed $5,000,000. (2) Considerations In determining the amount of a grant to be awarded to an eligible entity under this part, the Secretary shall consider— (A) if the grant is for the initial start-up of a job training program or for the expansion of an existing model, with smaller grants awarded for the initial start-up and larger grants awarded for the expansion of an existing model; and (B) in the case of an application for the expansion of an existing job training program, the extent to which the job training program demonstrates evidence of effectiveness. (3) Measuring effectiveness For purposes of paragraph (2)(B), the measure of effectiveness shall include the graduation rates, job placement rates, and wages earned by graduates of the job training program. (i) Grant duration (1) Maximum grant period The Secretary shall make a grant award under this part for a period of not more than 3 years. (2) Maximum grant extension If an eligible entity that receives a grant under this part makes substantial progress based on the accountability and performance indicators described in subsection (j), the Secretary may extend a grant award for not more than 2 additional years. (j) Accountability and Performance Indicators (1) Required accountability and performance indicators An eligible entity shall provide annually to the Secretary data on the eligible entity’s job training program carried out under this part, including— (A) the number of program participants; (B) for such program participants, the core indicators of performance described in clauses (i) through (iv) of section 113(b)(2)(B)