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


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 11481*, **eligible entity** is defined as:

> State or local agencies, a Head Start agency, any community-based organization of demonstrated effectiveness as a community action agency under section 210 of the Economic Opportunity Act of 1984 [2](#11481_2_target) (42 U.S.C. 2790), public housing agencies as defined in section 1437a(b)(6) of this title, State Housing Finance Agencies, local education agencies, an institution of higher education, a public hospital, a community development corporation, a private industry council as defined under section 1512(a) of title 29, a community health center, and any other public or private nonprofit agency or organization specializing in delivering social services

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 11481*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 119-HOMELESS ASSISTANCE > SUBCHAPTER VI-EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND COMMUNITY SERVICES PROGRAMS > Part F-Family Support Centers**

