### Question
How is the "eligible organization" defined?


### Answer
The term **eligible organization** is defined in *33 U.S.C. § 2343* as follows -

> an organization that—


(A) is described in section 501(c)(3), and exempt from Federal tax under section 501(a), of title 26

#### Citation:
  - *33 U.S.C. § 2343*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 36-WATER RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT > SUBCHAPTER V-GENERAL PROVISIONS**

