; and (B) in subparagraph (B)(ii), by inserting , unless the partnership is an Indian-owned business (as defined in section 3 of the Native American Business Development, Trade Promotion, and Tourism Act of 2000 ( 25 U.S.C. 4302 )) before the period at the end. (2) Exemption from matching funds requirement Section 604(e)(1) of the Rural Electrification Act of 1936 ( 7 U.S.C. 950bb–3(e)(1) ) is amended by inserting (other than an underserved Tribal entity (as defined in section 2 of the Bridging the Tribal Digital Divide Act of 2020 )) after eligible entity . (3) Exemption from application requirements Section 604(f) of the Rural Electrification Act of 1936 ( 7 U.S.C. 950bb–3(f) ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (3) Exemptions for Tribal entities Notwithstanding paragraphs (1) and (2), the Secretary shall not require a Tribal entity (as defined in section 2 of the Bridging the Tribal Digital Divide Act of 2020 ) to submit a system design described in subsection (d) of section 1739.15 of title 7, Code of Federal Regulations (or successor regulations), or financial information described in subsection (h)(2) of that section, to be eligible to receive a grant under the Program. . (c) Broadband loan and grant pilot program (1) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a Tribal entity shall be considered to be eligible for funding under the broadband loan and grant pilot program described in section 779 of division A of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018 ( Public Law 115–141 ; 132 Stat. 399). (2) Exemptions The Secretary of Agriculture shall exempt underserved Tribal entities from the application requirements under the pilot program described in paragraph (1)— (A) to submit a network design