### Question
How does the law define initial assistance?


### Answer
Under *23 U.S.C. § 610*, **initial assistance** is defined as:

> the first round of funds that are loaned or used for credit enhancement by a State infrastructure bank for projects eligible for assistance under this section

#### Citation:
  - *23 U.S.C. § 610*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6-INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCE**

