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


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 6977*, **eligible organization** is defined as:

> a State or interstate agency, a municipality, educational institution, and any other organization which is capable of effectively carrying out a project which may be funded by grant under subsection (b) of this section

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 6977*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 82-SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL > SUBCHAPTER VII-MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS**

