### Question
How does General Provisions define encore service program?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 12511*, **encore service program** is defined as:

> a program, carried out by an eligible entity as described in subsection (a), (b), or (c) of section 12572 of this title, that—


(A) involves a significant number of participants age 55 or older in the program

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 12511*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 129-NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER I-NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE STATE GRANT PROGRAM > Division A-General Provisions**

