### Question
What is the definition of financial assistance?


### Answer
The definition of **financial assistance** is as follows in *42 U.S.C. § 289b*:

> a grant, contract, or cooperative agreement

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 289b*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6-THE CHILDREN'S BUREAU > SUBCHAPTER III-NATIONAL RESEARCH INSTITUTES > Part H-General Provisions**

