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