### Question
How is the "recipient" defined?


### Answer
The term **recipient** is defined in *49 U.S.C. § 5316* as follows -

> a designated recipient (as defined in section 5307(a)(2)) and a State that receives a grant under this section directly

#### Citation:
  - *49 U.S.C. § 5316*
  - Heading: **SUBTITLE III-GENERAL AND INTERMODAL PROGRAMS > CHAPTER 53-PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION**

