### Question
How is the "appropriated funds" defined?


### Answer
The term **appropriated funds** is defined in *34 U.S.C. § 10531* as follows -

> any amounts that are appropriated for any of fiscal years 2016 through 2020 to carry out this subchapter

#### Citation:
  - *34 U.S.C. § 10531*
  - Heading: **Subtitle I-Comprehensive Acts > CHAPTER 101-JUSTICE SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT > SUBCHAPTER XXIV-MATCHING GRANT PROGRAM FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT ARMOR VESTS**

