### Question
Can you define what average annual VISTA subsistence allowance means?


### Answer
**Average annual VISTA subsistence allowance** is defined as the following in *42 U.S.C. § 12653b*:

> the total average annual subsistence allowance provided to VISTA volunteers under section 4955 of this title

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 12653b*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 129-NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER I-NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE STATE GRANT PROGRAM > Division H-Investment for Quality and Innovation > Part I-Additional Corporation Activities To Support National Service**

