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


### Answer
**Eligible organization** is defined as the following in *7 U.S.C. § 2008n*:

> a nonprofit entity, an educational institution, an Indian tribe (as defined in section 5304 of title 25), or any other organization, in a rural area (except for the institute), that meets the requirements of this section and such other requirements as are established by the Secretary

#### Citation:
  - *7 U.S.C. § 2008n*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 50-AGRICULTURAL CREDIT > SUBCHAPTER IV-ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS**

