### Question
How is the "Federal contribution" defined?


### Answer
The term **Federal contribution** is defined in *12 U.S.C. § 5701* as follows -

> the portion of the contribution made by a participating State to, or for the account of, an approved State program that is made with Federal funds allocated to the State by the Secretary under section 5702 of this title

#### Citation:
  - *12 U.S.C. § 5701*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 54-STATE SMALL BUSINESS CREDIT INITIATIVE**

