; and (3) provide for the flexibility described in subsection (b) for YouthBuild participants and practitioners. (b) Flexibility During the COVID–19 national emergency, the Secretary shall provide for flexibility for YouthBuild participants and practitioners, including the following: (1) Eligibility Notwithstanding the age requirements for enrollment under section 171(e)(1)(A)(i) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act ( 29 U.S.C. 3226(e)(1)(A)(i) ), an individual seeking to participate in a YouthBuild program and who turns 25 during the COVID–19 national emergency may be eligible for such participation. (2) Participation length Notwithstanding section 171(e)(2) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act ( 29 U.S.C. 3226(e)(2) ), the period of participation in a YouthBuild program may extend beyond 24 months for an individual participating in such program during the COVID–19 national emergency, as long as such extension does not exceed a 24-month, continuous period of enrollment after the COVID–19 national emergency. (c) Authorization of appropriations There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $250,000,000 through fiscal year 2022. 144. Reentry employment opportunities responding to the COVID–19 national emergency (a) In general The Secretary shall— (1) not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act, announce an opportunity for grants or contacts in accordance with section 169(b) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act ( 29 U.S.C. 3224(b) ) for the activities described in subsection (b) of this section