(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^[1] (Public Law 815, 81st Congress).