### Question
How does the law define financial assistance?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 289b*, **financial assistance** is defined as:

> 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**

