eligible entities to further develop, pilot, field-test, implement, document, validate, and, as applicable, scale up and replicate, innovations described in section 751. (2) Duration An implementation grant authorized under this subsection shall be for a duration of 5 years, except that the Secretary may not continue providing funds under the grant after year 3 of the grant period unless the eligible entity demonstrates that the entity has achieved satisfactory progress toward carrying out the educational innovations, activities, and projects described in their application pursuant to section 754(d), as determined by the Secretary. (3) Grant amount Each implementation grant authorized under this subsection shall be in an amount sufficient to enable the eligible entity to achieve the purposes of its proposed activities and projects, but shall not exceed $10,000,000. (d) Special rules for consortiums (1) Fiscal agent (A) In general In the case of an eligible entity applying for a grant under this part as a consortium, each member of the consortium shall agree on 1 such member of such eligibility entity to serve as a fiscal agent of such entity. (B) Responsibilities The fiscal agent of an eligible entity, as described in subparagraph (A), shall act on behalf of such entity in performing the financial duties of such entity under this part. (C) Written agreement The agreement described in subparagraph (A) shall be in writing and signed by each member of the consortium. (2) Subgrants In the case of an eligible entity applying for a grant under this part as a consortium, the fiscal agent for such entity (as described in paragraph (1)) may use the funds provided by the grant to make subgrants to members of the consortium. 754. Applications (a) In general An eligible entity desiring to receive a grant under this part shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may reasonably require. (b) Consortium entities An application under this section