### Question
How does REGIONAL ECONOMIC AND INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT define Indian tribe" has the meaning given the term in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 450b).[1](#15101_1_target)


(5) Nonprofit entity.—The term "nonprofit entity?


### Answer
Under *40 U.S.C. § 15101*, **Indian tribe" has the meaning given the term in section 4 of the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 450b).[1](#15101_1_target)


(5) Nonprofit entity.—The term "nonprofit entity** is defined as:

> any organization described in section 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and exempt from taxation under 501(a) of that Code that has been formed for the purpose of economic development

#### Citation:
  - *40 U.S.C. § 15101*
  - Heading: **SUBTITLE V-REGIONAL ECONOMIC AND INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT > CHAPTER 1&#160;-GENERAL PROVISIONS**

