; and (2) requests for proposals from local governments interested in participating in such programs. (d) Considerations In establishing and implementing the programs under subsections (a) and (b), the Secretary of Energy shall seek to address the needs of small- and medium-sized cities. (e) Authorization of appropriations There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $20,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2018 through 2022. 34003. Technology demonstration grant program (a) In general The Secretary of Commerce shall establish a smart city or community regional demonstration grant program under which the Secretary shall conduct demonstration projects focused on advanced smart city or community technologies and systems in a variety of communities, including small- and medium-sized cities. (b) Goals The goals of the program established under subsection (a) are— (1) to demonstrate— (A) potential benefits of concentrated investments in smart city or community technologies relating to public safety that are repeatable and scalable; and (B) the efficiency, reliability, and resilience of civic infrastructure and services; (2) to facilitate the adoption of advanced smart city or community technologies and systems