### Question
How is the "funding agreement" defined?


### Answer
The term **funding agreement** is defined in *15 U.S.C. § 638* as follows -

> any contract, grant, or cooperative agreement entered into between any Federal agency and any small business for the performance of experimental, developmental, or research work funded in whole or in part by the Federal Government

#### Citation:
  - *15 U.S.C. § 638*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 14A-AID TO SMALL BUSINESS**

