### Question
How is the "eligible entity" defined?


### Answer
The term **eligible entity** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 280g* as follows -

> a public or nonprofit private entity (including a State or political subdivision of a State), or a consortium of any of such entities

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 280g*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6A-PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER II-GENERAL POWERS AND DUTIES > Part P-Additional Programs**

