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


### Answer
**Eligible entity** is defined as the following in *7 U.S.C. § 2007a*:

> an entity—


(A) that is—


(i) a nonprofit private corporation or a public entity that is—


(I) the governing body of each public regional organization (such as the governing body of an economic development district) that is chartered or otherwise organized under State law for the purpose of promoting economic development

#### Citation:
  - *7 U.S.C. § 2007a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 49-CONSULTATION ON AGRICULTURAL PROGRAMS > SUBCHAPTER IV-ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS**

