(1) The following entities are eligible to participate as partners:

1. (a) Political subdivisions of the Commonwealth (including but not limited to, cities, towns, counties, boards, commissions, school districts, and housing authorities).
2. (b) Not-for-profit organizations whose purposes are among those listed in Sections 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 502(c)(6) of the Internal Revenue Code, and who are incorporated under state law as not-for-profit corporations (including but not limited to corporations, foundations, trusts and federated fund-raising organizations).
3. (c) For-profit organizations (including but not limited to corporations, partnerships, trusts, and sole proprietorships).
4. (d) Providers already participating in the Public Private Partnership Program (PPPP) or potential providers submitting proposals for funding under this program.

(2) The following entities are ineligible to participate as partners:

1. (a) Other state agencies, or departments, or branches of state government or federal agencies or branches of federal government. However, these parties may make financial contributions to eligible partners.
2. (b) Individuals. However, individuals may make financial contributions to eligible partners.