### Question
How is the "participating partnership" defined?


### Answer
The term **participating partnership** is defined in *29 U.S.C. § 3225a* as follows -

> a partnership—


(A) evidenced by a written contract or agreement

#### Citation:
  - *29 U.S.C. § 3225a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 32-WORKFORCE INNOVATION AND OPPORTUNITY > SUBCHAPTER I-WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES > Part D-National Programs**

