### Question
Can you define what program participant means?


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

> 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**

