### Question
How is the term public nonprofit organization defined?


### Answer
The term **public nonprofit organization** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 1437w* as the following:

> any public entity that is nonprofit in character

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1437w*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 8-LOW-INCOME HOUSING > SUBCHAPTER I-GENERAL PROGRAM OF ASSISTED HOUSING**

