the Program by eligible recipients to serve eligible Indian veterans. (bb) Secretary of Veterans Affairs After consultation with Indian tribes, eligible recipients, and any other appropriate tribal organizations, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs may make necessary and appropriate modifications to facilitate the use of the Program by eligible recipients to serve eligible Indian veterans. (iv) Eligible recipients The Secretary shall make amounts for rental assistance and associated administrative costs under the Program available to eligible recipients. (v) Funding criteria The Secretary shall award rental assistance under the Program based on— (I) need