eligible recipient
Defined in 20 places across 7 titles of the United States Code.
Eligible recipient.—The term "eligible recipient" means—
(A) a State;
(B) a unit of local government;
(C) a political subdivision of a State;
(D) a territory of the United States;
(E) an entity described in section 207(m)(1)(E);
(F) a recipient of funds under section 203;
(G) a metropolitan planning organization (as defined in section 134(b)(2)); or
(H) a special purpose district or public authority with a transportation function.
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- 2022–202623 U.S.C. § 179Highways · Low-carbon transportation materials grants · in this section
Eligible recipient.—The term "eligible recipient" means an educational institution, individual with a disability, low-income individual, student, senior in need, or veteran that is residing or based in the United States.
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- 2022–202640 U.S.C. § 549aPublic Buildings, Property, and Works · Donation of personal property through nonprofit refurbishers · in this section
For the purpose of this part, the term “eligible recipient” means a consortium consisting of 1 or more of the following entities:
(A) An institution eligible for assistance under part B of subchapter III of this chapter.
(B) A tribally controlled college or university or Alaska Native or Native Hawaiian-serving institution eligible for assistance under part A or B of subchapter III, or an institution eligible for assistance under subchapter V.
(C) An institution of higher education that serves substantial numbers of underrepresented minority students.
(D) An institution of higher education with programs in training foreign service professionals.
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- 2008–present20 U.S.C. § 1131Education · Minority foreign service professional development program · in this part
For the purpose of this part, the term “eligible recipient” means a consortium consisting of 1 or more of the following entities:
(A) An institution eligible for assistance under part B of subchapter III of this chapter.
(B) An institution of higher education which serves substantial numbers of African American or other underrepresented minority students.
(C) An institution of higher education with programs in training foreign service professionals.
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- 1994–200820 U.S.C. § 1131Education · Minority foreign service professional development program · in this part
In this section, the term “eligible recipient” means—
(1) a State;
(2) an Indian tribe;
(3) a city or other political subdivision of a State;
(4) an entity that—
(A) is a nonprofit organization, an institution of higher education, a public-private partnership, a science or research park, a Federal laboratory, or an economic development organization or similar entity; and
(B) has an application that is supported by a State, a political subdivision of a State, or a native organization; or
(5) a consortium of any of the entities described in paragraphs (1) through (5).
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- 2026–present15 U.S.C. § 3723Commerce and Trade · STEM apprenticeship programs · in this section
In this section, the term "eligible recipient" means—
(1) a State;
(2) an Indian tribe;
(3) a city or other political subdivision of a State;
(4) an entity that—
(A) is a nonprofit organization, an institution of higher education, a public-private partnership, a science or research park, a Federal laboratory, or an economic development organization or similar entity; and
(B) has an application that is supported by a State, a political subdivision of a State, or a native organization; or
(5) a consortium of any of the entities described in paragraphs (1) through (5).
The Secretary of Commerce may provide a grant to an eligible recipient to conduct a needs assessment to identify—
(1) the unmet need of a region's employer base for skilled STEM workers;
(2) the potential of STEM apprenticeships to address the unmet need described in paragraph (1); and
(3) any barriers to addressing the unmet need described in paragraph (1).
The Secretary of Commerce may provide a grant to an eligible recipient that has conducted a needs assessment as described in subsection (c)(1) to develop infrastructure to expand STEM apprenticeship programs.
Source
- 2016–202615 U.S.C. § 3723Commerce and Trade · STEM apprenticeship programs · in this section
In this subsection, the term “eligible recipient” means—
(A) a State;
(B) an Indian tribe;
(C) a city or other political subdivision of a State;
(D) an entity that—
(i) is a nonprofit organization, an institution of higher education, a public-private partnership, a science or research park, a Federal laboratory, or an economic development organization or similar entity; and
(ii) has an application that is supported by a State or a political subdivision of a State; or
(E) a consortium of any of the entities described in subparagraphs (A) through (D).
Source
- 2010–201915 U.S.C. § 3722Commerce and Trade · Regional innovation program · in this section
Subject to subparagraph (B), the term “eligible recipient” means—
(i) 1 or more local or State governmental entities responsible for—
(I) providing school bus service to 1 or more public school systems; or
(II) the purchase, lease, license, or contract for service of school buses;
(ii) an eligible contractor;
(iii) a nonprofit school transportation association;
(iv) a charter school (as defined in section 7221i of title 20) responsible for the purchase, lease, license, or contract for service of school buses for that charter school; or
(v) an Indian Tribe (as defined in section 5304 of title 25), Tribal organization (as defined in that section), or tribally controlled school (as defined in section 2511 of title 25) that is responsible for—
(I) providing school bus service to 1 or more Bureau-funded schools (as defined in section 2021 of title 25); or
(II) the purchase, lease, license, or contract for service of school buses.
Source
- 2022–present42 U.S.C. § 16091The Public Health and Welfare · Clean school bus program1 · in this section
Subject to subparagraph (B), the term “eligible recipient” means—
(i) 1 or more local or State governmental entities responsible for—
(I) providing school bus service to 1 or more public school systems; or
(II) the purchase of school buses;
(ii) 1 or more contracting entities that provide school bus service to 1 or more public school systems; or
(iii) a nonprofit school transportation association.
Source
- 2005–202142 U.S.C. § 16091The Public Health and Welfare · Clean school bus program1 · in this section
Subject to subparagraph (B), the term "eligible recipient" means—
(i) 1 or more local or State governmental entities responsible for—
(I) providing school bus service to 1 or more public school systems; or
(II) the purchase of school buses;
(ii) an eligible contractor;
(iii) a nonprofit school transportation association; or
(iv) an Indian Tribe (as defined in section 5304 of title 25), Tribal organization (as defined in that section), or tribally controlled school (as defined in section 2511 of title 25) that is responsible for—
(I) providing school bus service to 1 or more Bureau-funded schools (as defined in section 2021 of title 25); or
(II) the purchase of school buses.
Source
- 2021–202242 U.S.C. § 16091The Public Health and Welfare · Clean school bus program1 · in this section
Subject to subparagraph (B), the term “eligible recipient” means—
(i) one or more local or State governmental entities responsible for providing school bus service to one or more public school systems or the purchase of school buses;
(ii) one or more contracting entities that provide school bus service to one or more public school systems; or
(iii) a nonprofit school transportation association.
Source
- 2005–present42 U.S.C. § 16091AThe Public Health and Welfare · Clean school bus program1 · in this section
The term "eligible recipient" includes—
(i) a public-private partnership; and
(ii) a consortium formed for the purpose of providing, extending, expanding, or improving high-speed broadband service between 1 or more eligible recipients and 1 or more for-profit organizations.
Source
- 2024–present42 U.S.C. § 3154gThe Public Health and Welfare · High-speed broadband deployment initiative · in this section
The term "eligible recipient" means—
(A) a historically Black college or university;
(B) a Tribal College or University;
(C) a Minority-serving institution; or
(D) a consortium that is led by a historically Black college or university, a Tribal College or University, or a Minority-serving institution and that also includes—
(i) a minority business enterprise; or
(ii) an organization described in section 501(c)(3) of title 26 and exempt from tax under section 501(a) of such title.
Source
- 2020–present47 U.S.C. § 1306Telecommunications · Connecting minority communities · in this section
The term “eligible recipient” means—
(A) a local educational agency, an area vocational and technical education school, an educational service agency, or a consortium, eligible to receive assistance under section 2351 of this title; or
(B) an eligible institution or consortium of eligible institutions eligible to receive assistance under section 2352 of this title.
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- 1998–200620 U.S.C. § 2302Education · Definitions · under this chapter
The term “eligible recipient” means—
(A) a local educational agency (including a public charter school that operates as a local educational agency), an area career and technical education school, an educational service agency, an Indian Tribe, Tribal organization, or Tribal educational agency or a consortium, eligible to receive assistance under section 2351 of this title; or
(B) an eligible institution or consortium of eligible institutions eligible to receive assistance under section 2352 of this title.
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- 2019–present20 U.S.C. § 2302Education · Definitions · under this chapter
The term “eligible recipient” means—
(A) a local educational agency (including a public charter school that operates as a local educational agency), an area career and technical education school, an educational service agency, or a consortium, eligible to receive assistance under section 2351 of this title; or
(B) an eligible institution or consortium of eligible institutions eligible to receive assistance under section 2352 of this title.
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- 2006–201920 U.S.C. § 2302Education · Definitions · under this chapter
The term "eligible recipient" means—
(A) a port authority;
(B) a State, regional, local, or Tribal agency that has jurisdiction over a port authority or a port;
(C) an air pollution control agency; or
(D) a private entity that—
(i) applies for a grant under this section in partnership with an entity described in any of subparagraphs (A) through (C); and
(ii) owns, operates, or uses the facilities, cargo-handling equipment, transportation equipment, or related technology of a port.
Source
- 2022–present42 U.S.C. § 7433The Public Health and Welfare · Grants to reduce air pollution at ports · in this section
The term "eligible recipient" means—
(A) a State;
(B) a municipality;
(C) an Indian tribe; or
(D) a nonprofit school transportation association.
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- 2022–present42 U.S.C. § 7432The Public Health and Welfare · Clean heavy-duty vehicles · for purposes of this section
The term “eligible recipient” means—
(A) a State;
(B) a unit of local government;
(C) a political subdivision of a State;
(D) a territory of the United States;
(E) an entity described in section 207(m)(1)(E);
(F) a recipient of funds under section 203;
(G) a metropolitan planning organization (as defined in section 134(b)(2)); or
(H) a special purpose district or public authority with a transportation function.
Source
- 2026–present23 U.S.C. § 179Highways · Low-carbon transportation materials grants · in this section
The term "eligible recipient" means—
(A) a State;
(B) an Indian tribe;
(C) a city or other political subdivision of a State;
(D) an entity that—
(i) is a nonprofit organization, an institution of higher education, a public-private partnership, a science or research park, a Federal laboratory, a venture development organization, or an economic development organization or similar entity that is focused primarily on improving science, technology, innovation, or entrepreneurship; and
(ii) has an application submitted under subsection (c)(4) that is supported by a State or a political subdivision of a State; or
(E) a consortium of any of the entities described in subparagraphs (A) through (D).
Source
- 2019–present15 U.S.C. § 3722Commerce and Trade · Regional innovation program · in this section
The term "eligible recipient" means a nonprofit organization that—
(A) is designed to provide capital, leverage private capital, and provide other forms of financial assistance for the rapid deployment of low- and zero-emission products, technologies, and services;
(B) does not take deposits other than deposits from repayments and other revenue received from financial assistance provided using grant funds under this section;
(C) is funded by public or charitable contributions; and
(D) invests in or finances projects alone or in conjunction with other investors.
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- 2022–present42 U.S.C. § 7434The Public Health and Welfare · Repealed. Pub. L. 119–21, title VI, § 60002, July 4, 2025, 139 Stat. 154 · in this section
The term "eligible recipient" means a specified entity that has been authorized in a manner as determined by the Secretary to represent and act on behalf of an eligible area for the purposes of this section.
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- 2022–present15 U.S.C. § 3722bCommerce and Trade · Distressed area Recompete Pilot Program · in this section
the term “eligible recipient” means a State that participates in a program established under subtitle IV of title 40.
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- 2012–present49 U.S.C. § 5311Transportation · Formula grants for other than urbanized areas · under this section
The term “eligible recipient” means an educational institution, individual with a disability, low-income individual, student, senior in need, or veteran that is residing or based in the United States.
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- 2026–present40 U.S.C. § 549aPublic Buildings, Property, and Works · Donation of personal property through nonprofit refurbishers · in this section
The term "eligible recipient" means an eligible recipient.
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- 2024–present42 U.S.C. § 3154gThe Public Health and Welfare · High-speed broadband deployment initiative · in this section
The term “eligible recipient” means an entity mutually agreed upon by a partnership that shall receive grant funds under this subchapter on behalf of the partnership for use in carrying out the activities assisted under this subchapter.
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- 2007–present20 U.S.C. § 9862Education · Definitions · in this subchapter
the term “eligible recipient” means an individual or entity that is eligible to receive a covered loan;
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- 2020–present15 U.S.C. § 636Commerce and Trade · Additional powers · under this chapter
The term “eligible recipient” means an institution of higher education that receives grant funds under this part on behalf of a department of science, technology, engineering, mathematics, or a critical foreign language, or on behalf of a department or school with a competency-based degree program (in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, or a critical foreign language) that includes teacher certification, for use in carrying out activities assisted under this part.
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- 2007–present20 U.S.C. § 9812Education · Definitions · in this part
The term “eligible recipient” means—
(i) an area described in section 3161(a) of this title;
(ii) an economic development district;
(iii) an Indian tribe;
(iv) a State;
(v) a city or other political subdivision of a State or a consortium of political subdivisions;
(vi) an institution of higher education or a consortium of institutions of higher education; or
(vii) a public or private nonprofit organization or association acting in cooperation with officials of a political subdivision of a State.
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- 1998–200442 U.S.C. § 3122The Public Health and Welfare · Definitions · in this chapter
The term “eligible recipient” means—
(i) an economic development district;
(ii) an Indian tribe;
(iii) a State;
(iv) a city or other political subdivision of a State, including a special purpose unit of a State or local government engaged in economic or infrastructure development activities, or a consortium of political subdivisions;
(v) an institution of higher education or a consortium of institutions of higher education; or
(vi) a public or private nonprofit organization or association acting in cooperation with officials of a political subdivision of a State.
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- 2004–202442 U.S.C. § 3122The Public Health and Welfare · Definitions · in this chapter
The term "eligible recipient" means—
(i) an economic development district;
(ii) an Indian tribe;
(iii) a State;
(iv) a city or other political subdivision of a State, including a special purpose unit of a State or local government engaged in economic or infrastructure development activities, or a consortium of political subdivisions;
(v) an institution of higher education or a consortium of institutions of higher education;
(vi) a public or private nonprofit organization or association acting in cooperation with officials of a political subdivision of a State;
(vii) an economic development organization; or
(viii) a public-private partnership for public infrastructure.
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- 2024–present42 U.S.C. § 3122The Public Health and Welfare · Definitions · in this chapter
the term "eligible recipient" means the recipient of a covered loan;
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- 2020–present15 U.S.C. § 636mCommerce and Trade · Loan forgiveness · in this section