; (2) the number of grants, loans, and loan guarantees applied for and provided under this section; (3) the period of time required to approve each application under this section; and (4) the overall progress towards fulfilling the goal of providing broadband service on tribal lands, including a description of— (A) the number and location of residences and businesses that receive improved broadband service as a result of financial assistance under this section; (B) the average price and speed of broadband service for such residences and businesses; (C) any network improvements supported under this section; and (D) activities supported under this section that improve broadband service on tribal lands for educational institutions, health care providers, and public safety service providers. (f) Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of Agriculture to carry out this section $25,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2017 through 2022, to remain available until expended. . 5. Telecommunications loan and loan guarantee program (a) In general Title II of the Rural Electrification Act of 1936 ( 7 U.S.C. 922 et seq.) is amended by adding at the end the following new section: 208. Regional telecommunications development (a) In general In addition to any preference given under section 201 with respect to a telephone loan made under this Act, the Secretary may give preference to an application for such a loan for a project that, as determined by the Secretary, supports the development of telecommunications services on a multijurisdictional basis. (b) Evaluation of applications In evaluating an application described in subsection (a), the Secretary shall consider whether— (1) the project that is the subject of the application was developed through the collaboration and participation of multiple stakeholders in the service area of the project, including State, local, and tribal governments, nonprofit institutions, institutions of higher education, and private entities