### Question
Can you define what applicant means?


### Answer
**Applicant** is defined as the following in *42 U.S.C. § 12899f*:

> a public or private nonprofit agency, including—


(A) a community-based organization

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 12899f*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 130-NATIONAL AFFORDABLE HOUSING > SUBCHAPTER IV-HOPE FOR HOMEOWNERSHIP OF MULTIFAMILY AND SINGLE FAMILY HOMES > Part C-HOPE for Youth: Youthbuild**

