Financial assistance refers to any form of help or support provided to individuals, organizations or businesses in order to meet their financial needs. This can take many forms such as grants, loans, scholarships, subsidies, tax credits and other types of aid that provide funding for various purposes including education, housing, healthcare, food assistance, disaster relief, small business development, job training or economic development initiatives. Financial assistance can be provided by government agencies, non-profit organizations, private foundations, corporations or individuals. The goal of financial assistance is to provide support and resources that help people overcome their financial challenges and improve their quality of life.