; or (2) the operation of a safe parking program in existence as of the date on which amounts are provided. (c) Grant term The term of a grant awarded under subsection (b) shall be 5 years. (d) Amount (1) In general During the 5-year term of a grant awarded under subsection (b), the Secretary shall distribute 20 percent of the grant amounts each year. (2) Cap An eligible entity may not receive more than $5,000,000 in grant amounts under subsection (b). (e) Applications (1) In general To be eligible to receive a grant under subsection (b), an eligible entity shall submit an application to the Secretary at the time, in the manner, and containing the information that the Secretary requires, including a description of how the eligible entity will use any amounts received. (2) Priority The Secretary shall give priority to applications from eligible entities that serve homeless persons in underserved areas (as defined in section 81.2 of title 24, Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation). (f) Use of funds Except as provided in subsection (h), any eligible entity that is awarded a grant under subsection (b) shall use the grant amounts for costs associated with— (1) establishing and operating a safe parking program; (2) providing permanent rehousing assistance to families using the safe parking program, such as case management services; (3) employing staff who maintain the safety and health of participants in the safe parking program and monitor program compliance with subtitle C of title IV of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act ( 42 U.S.C. 11381 et seq. ), if applicable; (4) establishing and maintaining the operation of hygiene facilities and restrooms for homeless persons; (5) maintaining the vehicles of homeless persons using a safe parking program and providing gas for those persons to use their vehicles for activities that will help them obtain or maintain housing, including— (A) driving to work, school, or medical appointments; and (B) searching for a home