eligible applicant
(2)The term “eligible applicant” means— (A)a State department of agriculture (or a designee); (B)a national or State nonprofit organization that— (i)is described insection 501(c)(3) of title 26and exempt from taxation undersection 501(a) of title 26; and (ii)has experience or expertise, as determined by the Secretary, in the identification, evaluation, rehabilitation, preservation, or protection of historic barns; and (C)a State historic preservation office.