### Question
What does eligible entity mean?


### Answer
**Eligible entity** has the following meaning in *42 U.S.C. § 1397j*:

> a State or local government agency, Indian tribe or tribal organization, or any other public or private entity that is engaged in and has expertise in issues relating to elder justice or in a field necessary to promote elder justice efforts

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1397j*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 7-SOCIAL SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER XX-BLOCK GRANTS AND PROGRAMS FOR SOCIAL SERVICES AND ELDER JUSTICE > Division B-Elder Justice**

