Organization.
Organization. Any of the following entities which are legally authorized to work in designated counties and/or colonias and are:
(1) A State, State agency, or unit of general local government or;
(2) A private nonprofit organization or corporation that is owned and controlled by private persons or interests, is organized and operated for purposes other than making gains or profits for the corporation, and is legally precluded from distributing any gains or profits to its members.
Source
7 CFR § 1944.52
Scoping language
References in this subpart to County, District, State, National and Finance Offices, and to County Supervisor, District Director, State Director, and Administrator refer to Rural Development offices and officials and should be read as prefaced by Rural Development. Terms used in this subpart have the following meanings: