; and (B) may be renewed for one additional 2-year period, if the eligible agency demonstrates sufficient progress in achieving the goals of the initial grant. (b) Application (1) In general An eligible agency desiring a grant under this section shall submit to the Secretary an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require. (2) Contents; partnership agreement The application submitted under paragraph (1) shall include— (A) an initial partnership agreement, entered into by the eligible agency and all members of the school partnership, that— (i) specifies the duties and responsibilities of each partner; (ii) describes the commitment of resources or materials to be provided by each partner toward the school partnership, ensuring that the business or industry partners in the school partnership provide an amount of resources, in cash or in-kind, toward the activities supported under the grant that equals or exceeds the amount contributed by the eligible agency and the amount to be provided by the grant under this section; and (iii) describes how the overall goals of the school partnership align with any statewide, regional, or local workforce development strategies in existence at the time of the application, including those established under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act ( 29 U.S.C. 3101 et seq.) or the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 ( 20 U.S.C. 2301 et seq.); (B) a description of how the eligible agency and members of the school partnership will collaborate to ensure the quality of the career pathways program offered under the grant, including any program that leads to an industry-recognized credential or postsecondary credit leading to a degree or certification in a career pathway