; and (II) meeting the milestones and objectives of the project agreed to under paragraph (3); and (ii) require such nominal periodic payments as the Secretary determines to be appropriate. (3) Agreement on milestones and objectives With respect to payment assistance provided under paragraph (2), before entering into the agreement under which the payment assistance will be provided, the applicant and the Secretary shall agree to milestones and objectives of the project. (4) Amendment of milestones and objectives The Secretary and the applicant may jointly agree to amend the milestones and objectives agreed to under paragraph (3). (5) Considerations In deciding to utilize the payment assistance authority under paragraph (2), the Secretary shall consider whether or not the payment assistance will— (A) improve the compliance of the grantee with any commitments made through the grant agreement; (B) promote the completion of the broadband project; (C) protect taxpayer resources; and (D) support the integrity of the broadband programs administered by the Secretary. (6) Limitations on payment assistance The Secretary may not make a payment assistance loan under paragraph (2)(B) to an entity receiving a grant under this section that is a recipient of a loan under title I or II that is associated with the grant. (j) Funding (1) Limitations on authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out this section not more than $500,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2024 through 2028, to remain available until expended. (2) Allocation of funds (A) In general From amounts made available for each fiscal year under this subsection, the Secretary shall— (i) establish a national reserve for loans and loan guarantees to eligible entities in States under this section