### Question
How is the "eligible entity" defined?


### Answer
The term **eligible entity** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 14044f* as follows -

> a State or a local government

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 14044f*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 136-VIOLENT CRIME CONTROL AND LAW ENFORCEMENT > SUBCHAPTER III-VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN > Part O-Combatting Domestic Trafficking in Persons**

