### Question
How does the law define eligible entity?


### Answer
Under *23 U.S.C. § 513*, **eligible entity** is defined as:

> a State or local government, tribal government, transit agency, public toll authority, metropolitan planning organization, other political subdivision of a State or local government, or a multistate or multijurisdictional group applying through a single lead applicant

#### Citation:
  - *23 U.S.C. § 513*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 5-RESEARCH, TECHNOLOGY, AND EDUCATION**

