### Question
How does JUSTICE SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT define nonprofit agency?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 3797aa*, **nonprofit agency** is defined as:

> an organization that is described in section 501(c)(3) of title 26 and is exempt from taxation under section 501(a) of title 26

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 3797aa*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 46-JUSTICE SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT > SUBCHAPTER XIX-ADULT AND JUVENILE COLLABORATION PROGRAM GRANTS**

