; (2) the amount of each grant; (3) the activities funded under this section; and (4) the effectiveness of such funded activities in meeting the objectives described in subsection (a). (g) Funding (1) Federal share (A) In general Except as provided in subparagraph (B), the Federal share of the cost of a project carried out using a grant under this section shall not exceed 50 percent of the total project cost. (B) Waiver The Secretary may increase the Federal share requirement under subparagraph (A) to up to 75 percent for a project carried out using a grant under this section by a governmental entity if such entity— (i) submits a written application to the Secretary requesting an increase in the Federal share; and (ii) demonstrates that the additional assistance is necessary to facilitate the acceptance and full use of a grant under this section, such as alleviating economic hardship, meeting additional workforce needs, or such other uses that the Secretary determines to be appropriate. (2) Authorization of appropriations There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section— (A) $2,000,000 for fiscal year 2024; (B) $12,000,000 for fiscal year 2025; (C) $12,000,000 for fiscal year 2026; (D) $12,000,000 for fiscal year 2027