---
kind: "section"
citation: "32 C.F.R. § 21.655"
title: "32"
number: "21.655"
heading: "Grant."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/32/21.655"
---

# §21.655. Grant.


A legal instrument which, consistent with [31 U.S.C. 6304](/usc/31/6304.md), is used to enter into a relationship:

- (a) Of which the principal purpose is to transfer a thing of value to the recipient to carry out a public purpose of support or stimulation authorized by a law of the United States, rather than to acquire property or services for the Department of Defense's direct benefit or use.
- (b) In which substantial involvement is not expected between the Department of Defense and the recipient when carrying out the activity contemplated by the grant.

## Notes

### Authority

Authority: 5 U.S.C. 301 and 10 U.S.C. 113.

### Source

Source: 68 FR 47153, Aug. 7, 2003, unless otherwise noted.