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


### Answer
**Eligible applicant** is defined as the following in *20 U.S.C. § 7221i*:

> a developer that has—


(A) applied to an authorized public chartering authority to operate a charter school

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 7221i*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 70-STRENGTHENING AND IMPROVEMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS > SUBCHAPTER IV-21ST CENTURY SCHOOLS > Part C-Expanding Opportunity Through Quality Charter Schools**

