### Question
How does the law define applicant?


### Answer
Under *20 U.S.C. § 3982*, **applicant** is defined as:

> with respect to activities described in section 3984(a) of this title an institution of higher education and the other participants described in paragraph (3) of section 3984(a) of this title, and with respect to activities described in section 3984(b) of this title a local educational agency and the other participants described in paragraph (3) of section 3984(b) of this title

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 3982*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 51-ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION BLOCK GRANT > SUBCHAPTER III-PARTNERSHIPS IN EDUCATION FOR MATHEMATICS, SCIENCE, AND ENGINEERING > Part A-Higher Education Partnerships**

