; (B) a discussion of any obstacles encountered in the planning process and how the eligible entity overcame the obstacles; (C) an evaluation of the success of the project using the performance measures established in the grant agreement under subsection (g), including an evaluation of the planning process and how the project contributes to carrying out the comprehensive regional plan; (D) an outline of any proposed follow-up activities to implement 1 or more elements of the plan, including commitments of additional planned public or private investments for such activities; and (E) any other information the Director may require. (3) Interim reports The Director may require an eligible entity to submit an interim report or reports before the date on which the project for which the grant is awarded is completed. (k) Authorization of appropriations (1) Authorization There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary for the award of grants under this section, to remain available until expended— (A) $570,800,000 for fiscal year 2025; and (B) $707,300,000 for each of fiscal years 2026 through 2029. (2) Technical assistance The Director may use not more than 2 percent of the amounts made available under this subsection for a fiscal year for technical assistance under section 5(c)(3). 7. Community challenge grant program (a) Definitions In this section— (1) the terms consortium of units of general local governments , eligible entity , and eligible partner have the meanings given those terms in section 6; and (2) the term grant program means the community challenge grant program established under subsection (b). (b) Community challenge grant program established The Director shall establish a community challenge grant program to make grants to eligible entities to— (1) promote integrated planning and investments across policy and governmental jurisdictions