; and (2) provide technical assistance with respect to such model program. (c) Applications An eligible entity seeking a grant under this section shall submit an application to the Secretary of Health and Human Services at such time, in such form and manner, and containing such information as the Secretary specifies. (d) Reports to Congress The Secretary of Health and Human Services shall annually submit a report to Congress on the grant program established under this section. (e) Authorization of appropriations (1) Authorization There is authorized to be appropriated $1,000,000 for fiscal year 2018 to carry out this section. (2) Three-year availability of grant funds Not later than three years after the date on which a grant is awarded under this section, the recipient of such grant shall return to the Secretary of Health and Human Services any unused portion of such grant, together with any earnings on such unused portion. VI Severability 601. Severability If any provision of this Act, any amendment made by this Act, or the application of such provision or amendment to any person or circumstance is held to be unconstitutional, the remainder of the provisions of this Act, the amendments made by this Act, and the application of such provisions or amendments to any person or circumstance shall not be affected.