(a) Applicable program means the programs authorized under Title V of the PHS Act, 42 U.S.C. 290aa, et seq., for the provision of substance abuse prevention and or treatment services.

(b) Religious organization means a nonprofit religious organization.

(c) Program beneficiary means an individual who receives substance abuse services under a program funded in whole or in part by applicable programs.

(d) Program participant means a public or private entity that has received financial assistance under an applicable program.

(e) SAMHSA means the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.

(f) SAMHSA Charitable Choice provisions means the provisions of 42 U.S.C. 300x-65 and 42 U.S.C. 290kk, et seq.

(g) Direct funding or Funds provided directly means funding that is provided to an organization directly by a governmental entity or intermediate organization that has the same duties under this part as a governmental entity, as opposed to funding that an organization receives as the result of the genuine and independent private choice of a beneficiary through a voucher, certificate, coupon, or other similar mechanism.