Federal Assistance

/ˈfɛdərəl əˈsɪstəns/

Definitions

  1. (n.) Financial aid or support provided by the federal government to individuals, organizations, or state and local governments, often subject to qualifying conditions or regulatory requirements.
    The nonprofit organization applied for federal assistance to fund its community health programs.

Forms

  • federal assistance

Commentary

Federal assistance typically involves statutory or administrative authorization, with funds or resources allocated under specific federal programs; drafting should specify eligibility and compliance conditions clearly.

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