### Question
How does NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE STATE GRANT PROGRAM define community-based entity?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 12511*, **community-based entity** is defined as:

> a public or private nonprofit organization that—


(A) has experience with meeting unmet human, educational, environmental, or public safety needs

#### 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**

