### Question
How is the "qualified public or private nonprofit agency" defined?


### Answer
The term **qualified public or private nonprofit agency** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 12899f* as follows -

> any nonprofit agency that has significant prior experience in the operation of projects similar to the Youthbuild program authorized under this part and that has the capacity to provide effective technical assistance

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 12899f*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 130-NATIONAL AFFORDABLE HOUSING > SUBCHAPTER IV-HOPE FOR HOMEOWNERSHIP OF MULTIFAMILY AND SINGLE FAMILY HOMES > Part C-HOPE for Youth: Youthbuild**

