Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "community action agency" means an entity that meets the following conditions:
(1) Is any of the following:
(A) A private nonprofit organization that is geographically located within a community.
(B) A private nonprofit organization that is located in a county or counties contiguous to or within reasonable proximity of a community.
(C) A political subdivision, if there is no qualified nonprofit organization identified that meets the criteria set forth in clause A or B.
(2) Has the authority under state or federal law to receive money to support the community action programs described in sections 3 and 4 of this chapter.
(3) Is designated as a community action agency by the governor or by federal law.