### Question
How does COASTAL BARRIER RESOURCES define financial assistance?


### Answer
Under *16 U.S.C. § 3502*, **financial assistance** is defined as:

> any form of loan, grant, guaranty, insurance, payment, rebate, subsidy, or any other form of direct or indirect Federal assistance other than—


(A) deposit or account insurance for customers of banks, savings and loan associations, credit unions, or similar institutions

#### Citation:
  - *16 U.S.C. § 3502*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 55-COASTAL BARRIER RESOURCES**

