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.