### Question
Can you define what eligible applicant State means?


### Answer
**Eligible applicant State** is defined as the following in *42 U.S.C. § 677*:

> a State that has applied for additional funds for the fiscal year under subparagraph (A) if the Secretary determines that the State will use the funds for the purpose for which originally allotted under this section

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 677*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 7-SOCIAL SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER IV-GRANTS TO STATES FOR AID AND SERVICES TO NEEDY FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN AND FOR CHILD-WELFARE SERVICES > Part E-Federal Payments for Foster Care, Prevention, and Permanency**

