### Question
How does NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE STATE GRANT PROGRAM define community organization?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 12653k*, **community organization** is defined as:

> a nonprofit organization that carries out innovative, effective initiatives to address community challenges

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 12653k*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 129-NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER I-NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE STATE GRANT PROGRAM > Division H-Investment for Quality and Innovation > Part III-Social Innovation Funds Pilot Program**

