# 2 C.F.R. § 1108.55 (2026): Assistance

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T2_P1108_S1108_55

## Section

- **Citation:** 2 C.F.R. § 1108.55 (2026)
- **Heading:** Assistance
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 2 CFR: Federal Financial Assistance / Chapter XI: DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE / Part 1108: DEFINITIONS OF TERMS USED IN SUBCHAPTERS A THROUGH F OF THIS CHAPTER / Subpart B: Definitions / § 1108.55: § 1108.55   Assistance.

## Text

Assistance
means the transfer of a thing of value to a recipient to carry out a public purpose of support or stimulation authorized by a law of the United States (see 31 U.S.C. 6101(3)). Grants, cooperative agreements, and technology investment agreements are examples of legal instruments that DoD Components use to provide assistance.

## Nearby sections

- [2 C.F.R. § 1108.10 (2026) § 1108.10   Acquire.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T2_P1108_S1108_10.md)
- [2 C.F.R. § 1108.15 (2026) § 1108.15   Acquisition.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T2_P1108_S1108_15.md)
- [2 C.F.R. § 1108.20 (2026) § 1108.20   Acquisition cost.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T2_P1108_S1108_20.md)
- [2 C.F.R. § 1108.25 (2026) § 1108.25   Administrative offset.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T2_P1108_S1108_25.md)
- [2 C.F.R. § 1108.30 (2026) § 1108.30   Advance payment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T2_P1108_S1108_30.md)
- [2 C.F.R. § 1108.35 (2026) § 1108.35   Advanced research.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T2_P1108_S1108_35.md)
- [2 C.F.R. § 1108.40 (2026) § 1108.40   Agreements officer.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T2_P1108_S1108_40.md)
- [2 C.F.R. § 1108.45 (2026) § 1108.45   Applied research.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T2_P1108_S1108_45.md)
- [2 C.F.R. § 1108.50 (2026) § 1108.50   Approved budget.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T2_P1108_S1108_50.md)
- [2 C.F.R. § 1108.55 (2026) § 1108.55   Assistance.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T2_P1108_S1108_55.md)
- [2 C.F.R. § 1108.60 (2026) § 1108.60   Award.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T2_P1108_S1108_60.md)
- [2 C.F.R. § 1108.65 (2026) § 1108.65   Award administration office.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T2_P1108_S1108_65.md)
- [2 C.F.R. § 1108.70 (2026) § 1108.70   Basic research.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T2_P1108_S1108_70.md)
- [2 C.F.R. § 1108.75 (2026) § 1108.75   Capital asset.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T2_P1108_S1108_75.md)

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