; 135 Stat. 429) or the rural development mission area of the Department of Agriculture; and (B) to support Native communities in developing the managerial, financial, and regulatory capacity necessary for a fully functional and self-sustaining utility. 4. Department of Agriculture rural development (a) Extension of authority for grants and loans In addition to the purposes for which grants and loans may be provided under sections 306C and 306D of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act ( 7 U.S.C. 1926c , 1926d), the Secretary of Agriculture (referred to in this section as the Secretary ) may make or insure loans and make grants to eligible entities described in subsection (c) for technical assistance. (b) Authorization of appropriations In addition to amounts otherwise available, there are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary for each of fiscal years 2024 through 2028— (1) $100,000,000, to remain available until expended, to make or insure loans and make grants under sections 306C and 306D of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act ( 7 U.S.C. 1926c , 1926d), and for the additional purposes described in subsection (a), to eligible entities described in subsection (c) to provide for the development, use, and control of water (including the extension or improvement of existing water supply systems); and (2) $30,000,000, to remain available until expended, for eligible entities described in subsection (c) to contract for technical assistance. (c) Eligible entities An entity eligible to receive a grant or an award of financial or technical assistance using amounts appropriated under paragraph (1) or (2) of subsection (b) or amounts otherwise available under sections 306C and 306D of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act ( 7 U.S.C. 1926c , 1926d)— (1) is a Native community