the Secretary from awarding a grant or loan under this section to a person who has applied for another funding opportunity administered by the Secretary relating to the development, creation, or preservation of affordable housing units. (2) Rental assistance Nothing in this section may be construed to prohibit a qualifying affordable dwelling unit that is developed, created, or preserved using amounts provided under this section from receiving tenant-based assistance or project-based assistance under section 8(o) of the United States Housing Act of 1937. (e) Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary $100,000,000 in each of fiscal years 2024 to 2028 carry out this section. (f) Definitions In this section: (1) Eligible entity The term eligible entity means— (A) a unit of general local government, including county government