; and (B) is affected by a local environmental or public health issue that is identified in an application for a grant under this section. (2) Eligible entity The term eligible entity means— (A) an entity that— (i) is an organization (including an environmental justice network, a faith-based organization, and an organization affiliated with a religious institution)— (I) described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and exempt from taxation under section 501(a) of such Code; or (II) recognized as a nonprofit organization by the government of the State, territory, commonwealth, or federally recognized Tribe with jurisdiction over the area in which it is located; (ii) demonstrates that it has worked directly with the affected community, as determined by the Director; and (iii) is located in the State, territory, or commonwealth, or area over which a federally recognized Tribe has jurisdiction, in which the proposed environmental justice project is located; (B) a federally recognized Tribal government with jurisdiction over the area in which the proposed environmental justice project is located; or (C) a Tribal organization that demonstrates that it has worked directly with the affected community, as determined by the Administrator. (3) Environmental justice project The term environmental justice project means a project consisting of activities designed to empower and educate an affected community to— (A) understand environmental and public health issues; and (B) identify ways to address those issues at the local level. (d) Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $16,000,000 for each fiscal year.