Section 21.20 - Types of eligible applicantsThe following types of parties that prevail in adversary adjudications are eligible to apply under the Act for an award of fees and other expenses:
(a) An individual who has a net worth of not more than $2 million.(b) Any owner of an unincorporated business who has-(1) A net worth of not more than $7 million, including both personal and business interests; and(2) Not more than 500 employees.(c) A charitable or other tax-exempt organization- (1) As described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 (26 U.S.C. 501(c)(3) ); and(2) Having not more than 500 employees.(d) A cooperative association-(1) As defined in section 15(a) of the Agricultural Marketing Act (12 U.S.C. 1141(a) ); and(2) Having not more than 500 employees.(e) Any other partnership, corporation, association, unit of local government, or organization that has-(1) A net worth of not more than $7 million; and(2) Not more than 500 employees. Authority: 5 U.S.C. 504(b)(1)(B)