Eligibility.

To be eligible to receive an award under this subpart, the recipient shall be— (a) An institution of higher education (as defined in § 3430.702); (b) A National Laboratory; (c) A Federal research agency; (d) A State research agency; (e) A private sector entity (as defined in § 3430.702 of this part); (f) A nonprofit organization; or (g) A consortium of two or more entities listed in paragraphs (a) through (f) of this section.