eligible entity
(1) In general In this part, the term “eligible entity” means— (A) a State educational agency; (B) a local educational agency; (C) a public charter school that is a local educational agency under State law; (D) an institution of higher education; (E) a public agency not described in subparagraphs (A) through (D); (F) a private nonprofit organization; (G) an outlying area; (H) an Indian tribe or a tribal organization (as defined under section 5304 of title 25 ); or (I) a for-profit organization, if the Secretary finds it appropriate in light of the purposes of a particular competition for a grant, contract, or cooperative agreement under this part.