; (B) the responsibilities assigned to the trainee as part of the training program; (C) the academic level or degree held by the trainee; and (D) the relevant experience of the trainee; and (2) such other financial assistance as the wildlife or veterinary institution determines necessary and is approved by the Secretary. (f) Approval of placement under training program (1) In general No traineeship candidate shall be placed in a training program without the approval of the Secretary. (2) Notice A traineeship candidate shall be informed of placement in a training program upon approval by the Secretary. (g) Amount of grant The Secretary shall determine the amount of a grant awarded under this section for a training program, taking into account such factors as the Secretary considers appropriate, including— (1) the type of training that the wildlife or veterinary institution desires to create or expand; (2) the contents of the proposal submitted by the wildlife or veterinary institution under subsection (b); and (3) the number of grants available to all wildlife or veterinary institutions. (h) Use of grant funds Under this section, amounts received under a grant shall be applied to such costs as the Secretary considers appropriate for the planning, development, and operation of the training program, including the costs associated with— (1) the development of the curriculum to be used in the program; (2) practicum experiences; (3) the acquisition of new equipment; and (4) the stipend and other financial assistance provided to the trainee under subsection (e). (i) Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2017 through 2021. Amounts appropriated under this subsection are authorized to remain available until expended.