### Question
What is the definition of recipient?


### Answer
The definition of **recipient** is as follows in *49 U.S.C. § 5311*:

> a State or Indian tribe that receives a Federal transit program grant directly from the Government

#### Citation:
  - *49 U.S.C. § 5311*
  - Heading: **SUBTITLE III-GENERAL AND INTERMODAL PROGRAMS > CHAPTER 53-PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION**

