usually when you buy a used grill, the 2 parts are included. The painted part of a 94-95 grill will not fit on the 96-97 grill. The 96-97 grill is all one piece, then the "H" and chrome trim are secured to it with screws.

A 94-95 style grill will fit a 96-97 car without a problem, you'll just need the entire grill, not just the painted part.