### Question
How does the law define nongovernmental organization?


### Answer
Under *7 U.S.C. § 1736o*, **nongovernmental organization** is defined as:

> given the term in section 402 of the Food for Peace Act (7 U.S.C. 1732).

#### Citation:
  - *7 U.S.C. § 1736o*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 41-FOOD FOR PEACE > SUBCHAPTER IV-GENERAL AUTHORITIES AND REQUIREMENTS**

