### Question
Can you define what eligible entity means?


### Answer
**Eligible entity** is defined as the following in *20 U.S.C. § 7171*:

> a local educational agency, community-based organization, another public or private entity, or a consortium of two or more of such agencies, organizations, or entities

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 7171*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 70-STRENGTHENING AND IMPROVEMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS > SUBCHAPTER IV-21ST CENTURY SCHOOLS > Part B-21st Century Community Learning Centers**

