### Question
What does applicant mean?


### Answer
**Applicant** has the following meaning in *42 U.S.C. § 11382*:

> a State, metropolitan city, urban county, governmental entity, private nonprofit organization, or community mental health association that is a public nonprofit organization, that is eligible to receive assistance under this part and submits an application under section 11386(a) of this title

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 11382*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 119-HOMELESS ASSISTANCE > SUBCHAPTER IV-HOUSING ASSISTANCE > Part C-Supportive Housing Program**

