; and (2) by adding at the end the following: 3. Tribal biomass demonstration project (a) Stewardship contracts or similar agreements For each of fiscal years 2017 through 2021, the Secretary shall enter into stewardship contracts or similar agreements (excluding direct service contracts) with Indian tribes to carry out demonstration projects to promote biomass energy production (including biofuel, heat, and electricity generation) on Indian forest land and in nearby communities by providing reliable supplies of woody biomass from Federal land. (b) Demonstration projects In each fiscal year for which projects are authorized, at least 4 new demonstration projects that meet the eligibility criteria described in subsection (c) shall be carried out under contracts or agreements described in subsection (a). (c) Eligibility criteria To be eligible to enter into a contract or agreement under this section, an Indian tribe shall submit to the Secretary an application— (1) containing such information as the Secretary may require; and (2) that includes a description of— (A) the Indian forest land or rangeland under the jurisdiction of the Indian tribe; and (B) the demonstration project proposed to be carried out by the Indian tribe. (d) Selection In evaluating the applications submitted under subsection (c), the Secretary shall— (1) take into consideration— (A) the factors set forth in paragraphs (1) and (2) of section 2(e); and (B) whether a proposed project would— (i) increase the availability or reliability of local or regional energy; (ii) enhance the economic development of the Indian tribe; (iii) result in or improve the connection of electric power transmission facilities serving the Indian tribe with other electric transmission facilities; (iv) improve the forest health or watersheds of Federal land or Indian forest land or rangeland; (v) demonstrate new investments in infrastructure; or (vi) otherwise promote the use of woody biomass