In addition to the purposes described in section 7 of this chapter, the following expenses are eligible to be funded by the fund:

1. (1) Costs associated with increasing housing and associated infrastructure, including strategies that lead to permanent housing for individuals experiencing homelessness.
2. (2) Costs related to programs to support community mental health and public health.

3. (3) Costs related to providing broadband services, but only if:

   1. (A) all other funding sources for the provision of broadband have been exhausted; and
   2. (B) the projects funded in whole or in part by a grant or loan from the fund satisfy the criteria and requirements described in IC 4-4-38.5 .
4. (4) Costs related to improving the quality of life in the region.

As added by P.L.236-2023, SEC.11.