### Question
What is the definition of assistance?


### Answer
The definition of **assistance** is as follows in *42 U.S.C. § 1490p*:

> any housing grant, loan, guarantee, insurance, rebate, subsidy, tax credit benefit, or other form of direct or indirect assistance, for the original construction or development of the project

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1490p*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 8A-SLUM CLEARANCE, URBAN RENEWAL, AND FARM HOUSING > SUBCHAPTER III-FARM HOUSING**

