### Question
How is the term applicant defined?


### Answer
The term **applicant** is defined in *49 U.S.C. § 5309* as the following:

> a State or local governmental authority that applies for a grant under this section

#### Citation:
  - *49 U.S.C. § 5309*
  - Heading: **SUBTITLE III-GENERAL AND INTERMODAL PROGRAMS > CHAPTER 53-PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION**

