; (B) the conduct of a tree canopy assessment; (C) the use of climate change science in the design of a project using the assistance; (D) the conduct of site preparation and tree species selection; and (E) the conduct of monitoring and maintenance to ensure the successful establishment of the tree canopy. (5) Priority The Secretary shall give priority to the provision of assistance under paragraph (2) to eligible entities that propose projects that— (A) include and prioritize tree planting and tree maintenance in— (i) a census tract with a poverty rate of not less than 20 percent, as measured by the 5-year data series available from the American Community Survey of the Bureau of the Census for the period of 2014 through 2018, including such a census tract that includes an area that was designated as hazardous or definitely declining in maps drawn by the Home Owners’ Loan Corporation; or (ii) a community or neighborhood with lower tree canopy and higher maximum daytime summer temperatures compared to surrounding communities or neighborhoods, as determined by the Secretary, based on publicly available information; or (B) optimize outcomes for climate mitigation and resilience for the purpose of public health, as determined by the Secretary. (6) Limitations on use of amounts for community tree assessments Not more than 10 percent of the amount made available under paragraph (7) for a fiscal year may be used for the development of community tree assessments. (7) Authorization of appropriations There are authorized to be appropriated for deposit into the Fund, for use by the Secretary to carry out this subsection, not less than— (A) $100,000,000 for fiscal year 2024; (B) $200,000,000 for fiscal year 2025; (C) $400,000,000 for fiscal year 2026; (D) $600,000,000 for fiscal year 2027