For purposes of this subchapter:

(1) The term “recipient” means a recipient of a grant or cooperative agreement under an applicable program.

(2) The term “applicable program” excludes programs authorized by the Higher Education Act of 1965 [20 U.S.C. 1001 et seq.] and assistance programs provided under the Act of September 30, 1950 [1] (Public Law 874, 81st Congress), and the Act of September 23, 1950  (Public Law 815, 81st Congress).

(Pub. L. 90–247, title IV, § 460, as added Pub. L. 100–297, title III, § 3501(a), Apr. 28, 1988, 102 Stat. 357.)