(a) The following entities may apply for a direct grant from the Corporation:
(1) A State, through a State educational agency (SEA). For purposes of this part ``State'' means one of the 50 States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and, except for the purpose of Sec. 2516.600(b), U.S. Territories; ``SEA'' means a ``State educational agency'' as defined in Sec. 2510.20 of this chapter or an SEA-designated statewide entity (which may be a community-based entity) with demonstrated experience in supporting or implementing service-learning programs.
(2) An Indian Tribe.
(3) For activities in a nonparticipating State or Indian Tribe, a community-based entity as defined in Sec. 2510.20.
(b) The types of grants for which each entity is eligible are described in Sec. 2516.200.