### Question
Can you define what eligible applicant means?


### Answer
**Eligible applicant** is defined as the following in *49 U.S.C. § 309*:

> any United States private business, State government, local government, organization of State or local government, or any combination thereof

#### Citation:
  - *49 U.S.C. § 309*
  - Heading: **SUBTITLE I-DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION > CHAPTER 3-GENERAL DUTIES AND POWERS > SUBCHAPTER I-DUTIES OF THE SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION**

