### Question
How is the term eligible institution defined?


### Answer
The term **eligible institution** is defined in *33 U.S.C. § 1302f* as the following:

> an institution of higher education, a research institution, or a nonprofit organization—


(A) that has demonstrated excellence in researching and developing new and emerging stormwater control infrastructure technologies

#### Citation:
  - *33 U.S.C. § 1302f*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 26-WATER POLLUTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL > SUBCHAPTER II-GRANTS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF TREATMENT WORKS**

