; and (2) at the end of such grant period. 9. Authorization of appropriations (a) In general There are authorized to be appropriated $150,000,000 for fiscal year 2018 and such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years 2019 through 2024 in order to carry out this Act. (b) Technical assistance and evaluation From the amount appropriated to carry out this Act for any fiscal year, the Secretaries may reserve not more than 5 percent of funds to provide technical assistance, conduct an evaluation of a demonstration project under section 8(a), and disseminate best practices.