### Question
How is the term grantmaking entity defined?


### Answer
The term **grantmaking entity** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 12531* as the following:

> an organization described in section 12523(a) of this title

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 12531*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 129-NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER I-NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE STATE GRANT PROGRAM > Division B-School-Based and Community-Based Service-Learning Programs > Part I-Serve-America Programs > subpart a-school-based programs for students**

