development organizations (1) Definition In this subsection, the term tribally designated housing entity has the meaning given the term in section 4 of the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act of 1996 ( 25 U.S.C. 4103 ). (2) Qualification An Indian tribe, a tribally designated housing entity, or a tribal organization shall qualify as a community-based development organization for purposes of carrying out new housing construction under this subsection under a grant made under section 106(a)(1). (j) Special activities by Indian Tribes An Indian tribe receiving a grant under paragraph (1) of section 106(a)(1) shall be authorized to directly carry out activities described in paragraph (15) of such section 106(a)(1). . 17. Indian tribe eligibility for hud housing counseling grants Section 106(a)(4) of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968 ( 12 U.S.C. 1701x(a)(4) ) is amended— (1) in subparagraph (A)— (A) by striking and and inserting a comma