### Question
How does general grant provisions define emerging community?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 300ff*, **emerging community** is defined as:

> a metropolitan area—


(1) that is not eligible for a grant under part A of this subchapter

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 300ff*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6A-PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER XXIV-HIV HEALTH CARE SERVICES PROGRAM > Part B-Care Grant Program > subpart i-general grant provisions**

