; and (2) of recommendations for replicating and scaling up such practices. 105. Authorization of appropriations There are authorized to be appropriated $250,000,000 for fiscal year 2021 and each of the 4 succeeding fiscal years. II Competitive Grants for Innovative Layoff Aversion Models 201. Competitive grants (a) Grants authorized (1) In general The Secretary shall award planning grants and implementation grants, on a competitive basis and in accordance with paragraph (2), to States for innovative layoff aversion models. (2) Grant cycles In awarding grants under this title, the Secretary shall award— (A) a first cycle of grants that shall include— (i) planning grants, which shall be used during the 18-month period beginning on the date on which the grants are awarded; and (ii) implementation grants, which shall be used during the 5-year period beginning on the date on which the grants are awarded; and (B) a second cycle of grants that shall be new implementation grants— (i) to States that used planning grants in accordance with subparagraph (A)(i); and (ii) that shall be used during the 3.5-year period beginning on the date on which the grants are awarded. (b) Planning Grants (1) Applications (A) In general To receive a planning grant under this title, a State shall submit an application to the Secretary, at such time and in such manner as the Secretary may require, which shall include the information described in subparagraph (B). (B) Contents Each application shall include the following: (i) The need for a planning grant, and whether the State plans to submit an application for an implementation grant. (ii) A description of the planning activities the State will carry out with the grant. (iii) A description of each entity with which the State will coordinate to carry out such activities. (iv) A description of the data sources (commercial or public) that the State plans to use to— (I) investigate in-demand, stagnant, and declining industry sectors or occupations and employers in the State