### Question
How is the term in-kind contribution defined?


### Answer
The term **in-kind contribution** is defined in *30 U.S.C. § 1901* as the following:

> a noncash contribution provided by a non-Federal entity that directly benefits and is related to a specific project or program

#### Citation:
  - *30 U.S.C. § 1901*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 31-MARINE MINERAL RESOURCES RESEARCH**

