# § 15029. Authorization of appropriations
**(a)** **Funding for State allotments** section 15022 of this title
Except as described in subsection (b), there are authorized to be appropriated for allotments under $76,000,000 for fiscal year 2001 and such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years 2002 through 2007.
**(b)** **Reservation for technical assistance**
**(1)** **Lower appropriation years** section 15083(c) of this title
For any fiscal year for which the amount appropriated under subsection (a) is less than $76,000,000, the Secretary shall reserve funds in accordance with to provide technical assistance to entities funded under this part.
**(2)** **Higher appropriation years** For any fiscal year for which the amount appropriated under subsection (a) is not less than $76,000,000, the Secretary shall reserve not less than $300,000 and not more than 1 percent of the amount appropriated under subsection (a) to provide technical assistance to entities funded under this part.
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**Source Credit**: (Pub. L. 106–402, title I, § 129, Oct. 30, 2000, 114 Stat. 1712.)