; and (ii) by striking subparagraphs (B) through (D) and inserting the following: (B) Broadband buildout standards defined A project must meet the following applicable broadband standard in order to be considered for assistance; (i) A project with an award term of less than 8 years must provide service at 2 times the minimum broadband speed established in subsection (e)(1). (ii) A project with an award term of at least 8 years and less than 14 years must provide service at 5 times the minimum broadband speed established in subsection (e)(1). (iii) A project with an award term of 14 or more years must provide service at 10 times the minimum broadband speed established in subsection (e)(1). (C) Network upgrade planning The Secretary may prioritize an applicant seeking to meet the broadband buildout standards under clause (i) or (ii) of subparagraph (B) if the applicant submits information regarding the potential for the physical infrastructure of the network to be upgraded to meet the broadband buildout standards under subparagraph (B)(iii) at the time of the application, assuming reasonable progress in relevant networking technologies. ; (6) by striking subsection (j) and inserting the following: (j) Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to carry out this section $350,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2025 through 2029, to remain available until expended.