### Question
How is the "Federal financial assistance" defined?


### Answer
The term **Federal financial assistance** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 4601* as follows -

> a grant, loan, or contribution provided by the United States, except any Federal guarantee or insurance, any interest reduction payment to an individual in connection with the purchase and occupancy of a residence by that individual, and any annual payment or capital loan to the District of Columbia

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 4601*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 61-UNIFORM RELOCATION ASSISTANCE AND REAL PROPERTY ACQUISITION POLICIES FOR FEDERAL AND FEDERALLY ASSISTED PROGRAMS > SUBCHAPTER I-GENERAL PROVISIONS**

