### Question
How does the law define applicant?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 1486*, **applicant** is defined as:

> a State, political subdivision thereof, Indian tribe, any private nonprofit organization incorporated within the State that has applied for a grant under this subsection

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1486*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 8-LOW-INCOME HOUSING > SUBCHAPTER III-FARM HOUSING**

