### Question
How is the term program participant defined?


### Answer
The term **program participant** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 290kk* as the following:

> a public or private entity that has received financial assistance under a designated program

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 290kk*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6A-PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER III&ndash;A-SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION > Part J-Services Provided Through Religious Organizations**

