### Question
How does the law define participating entity?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 5135*, **participating entity** is defined as:

> an eligible entity that has entered into an agreement under this section

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 5135*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 68-DISASTER RELIEF > SUBCHAPTER II-DISASTER PREPAREDNESS AND MITIGATION ASSISTANCE**

