; and/or (II) testing of innovative practices to determine their effectiveness, with priority given to those incorporating rigorous, independent evaluation to further build the evidence base. (iii) Use of funds The funds reserved under this subparagraph may be used by subgrantees for resources or activities necessary to replicate, expand, or test innovative and evidence-based practices, including costs of training and technical assistance, evaluation, data collection, and technology. (iv) Expenses The funds reserved under this subparagraph may be used for reasonable expenses, of States and subgrantees, associated with administration of projects and dissemination of their results. (v) Awards and obligation A State shall award and obligate funds reserved for projects under this subparagraph during the first program year for which the funds are appropriated. Subgrant funds awarded under this subparagraph shall remain available for expenditure by the subgrantee for up to 36 months after the date of award by the State, unless a longer period of availability is approved by the Secretary based on extenuating circumstances and demonstrated evidence of effectiveness. (vi) Matching requirements In the case of innovative projects that are funded in part by funds authorized under a Federal law (other than this subtitle), that includes requirements for matching the Federal funds with non-Federal funds, funds made available under this subparagraph may be deemed to be non-Federal funds for purposes of the requirements of such law. (vii) Real property Land or facilities improved through a project receiving an award under this subparagraph, for which the amount of the award is less than 50 percent of the total project cost, shall not be subject to the provisions of section 687(a). (viii) Eligibility Activities funded under this subparagraph may include participants with incomes not exceeding 80 percent of the area median income. (2) Administrative cap (A) Limitation Of the amounts remaining after the reservation for the State