### Question
What does applicant mean?


### Answer
**Applicant** has the following meaning in *49 U.S.C. § 5309*:

> a State or local governmental authority that applies for a grant under this section

#### Citation:
  - *49 U.S.C. § 5309*
  - Heading: **SUBTITLE III-GENERAL AND INTERMODAL PROGRAMS > CHAPTER 53-PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION**

