; and (B) in the case of a medium or small project or a program of medium or small projects, not less than $2,500,000. (3) Minimum amount Except as otherwise provided, for an eligible project receiving assistance under the program, the total amount of assistance provided by the Secretary under this section shall be not less than 40 percent of total eligible project costs, as determined by the Secretary under subsection (j), unless the eligible applicant requests a smaller amount of assistance. (4) Distribution of grants (A) Grants less than $100,000,000 To the maximum extent practicable, if the Secretary awards for an eligible project a grant in an amount less than $100,000,000, the funds shall be made available in 1 distribution. (B) Grants equal to or greater than $100,000,000 To the maximum extent practicable, if the Secretary awards for an eligible project a grant in an amount equal to or greater than $100,000,000, the funds shall be made available in accordance with a multiyear grant agreement under subsection (m). (d) Eligible applicants (1) In general The Secretary may make a grant under the program to any of the following: (A) A State or a group of States. (B) A metropolitan planning organization that serves an urbanized area (as defined by the Bureau of the Census). (C) A unit of local government or a group of local governments. (D) A political subdivision of a State or local government. (E) A special purpose district or public authority with a transportation function. (F) A Federal land management agency that applies jointly with a State or group of States. (G) An Indian tribe. (H) A multistate or multijurisdictional group of entities described in subparagraphs (A) through (G). (2) Applications To be eligible for a grant under the program, an eligible entity shall submit to the Secretary an application in such form, at such time, and containing such information as the Secretary determines to be appropriate. (e) Eligible project requirements The Secretary may make a grant under the program only for an