### Question
How is the "financial assistance" defined?


### Answer
The term **financial assistance** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 289b* as follows -

> a grant, contract, or cooperative agreement

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 289b*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6A-PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER III-NATIONAL RESEARCH INSTITUTES > Part H-General Provisions**

