### Question
How does the law define local and private sector contribution?


### Answer
Under *34 U.S.C. § 12211*, **local and private sector contribution** is defined as:

> the funds available at the local level (by private financial institutions, State and local governments) or by any private philanthropic organization and private, nonprofit organizations that will be committed and used solely for the purpose of financing private business enterprises in conjunction with amounts provided under this part

#### Citation:
  - *34 U.S.C. § 12211*
  - Heading: **Subtitle I-Comprehensive Acts > CHAPTER 121-VIOLENT CRIME CONTROL AND LAW ENFORCEMENT > SUBCHAPTER II-CRIME PREVENTION > Part E-National Community Economic Partnership > subpart 3-miscellaneous provisions**

