### Question
How is the "income" defined?


### Answer
The term **income** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 3056p* as follows -

> income received during the 12-month period (or, at the option of the grantee involved, the annualized income for the 6-month period) ending on the date an eligible individual submits an application to participate in a project carried out under this subchapter by such grantee

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 3056p*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 35-PROGRAMS FOR OLDER AMERICANS > SUBCHAPTER IX-COMMUNITY SERVICE SENIOR OPPORTUNITIES**

