### Question
What is the definition of eligible entity?


### Answer
The definition of **eligible entity** is as follows in *23 U.S.C. § 503*:

> a State or local government, a transit agency, metropolitan planning organization representing a population of over 200,000, or other political subdivision of a State or local government or a multijurisdictional group or a consortia of research institutions or academic institutions

#### Citation:
  - *23 U.S.C. § 503*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 5-RESEARCH, TECHNOLOGY, AND EDUCATION**

