Eli5- Where does money come from when it comes to aid to other countries?

Question

With the huge earthquakes in Turkey the news is reporting the US is sending $3 million in aid. Where does that money come from? Is it in the form of supplies and manpower or is it just like a blank check sent to them?

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Answer 1

It can come in many forms. Sometimes it’s cash sent to the government or to nonprofit agencies like the Red Cross. Sometimes it’s in the form of supplies.