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


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 5307*, **technical assistance** is defined as:

> the facilitating of skills and knowledge in planning, developing, and administering activities under this chapter in entities that may need but do not possess such skills and knowledge, and includes assessing programs and activities under this chapter

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 5307*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 69-COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT**

