### Question
How is the term substantially underserved trust area defined?


### Answer
The term **substantially underserved trust area** is defined in *7 U.S.C. § 936f* as the following:

> a community in “trust land” (as defined in section 3765 of title 38) with respect to which the Secretary determines has a high need for the benefits of an eligible program

#### Citation:
  - *7 U.S.C. § 936f*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 31-RURAL ELECTRIFICATION AND TELEPHONE SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER III-RURAL ELECTRIC AND TELEPHONE DIRECT LOAN PROGRAMS**

