Do the required non-Federal matching funds have to be in cash or can they be in-kind contributions?
In-kind contributions of services, and other items like equipment, can count toward the required 25% cost match. The match must be for an allowable cost and may be provided by the applicant or a partner institution. The match may be provided in cash or by in-kind contributions and other non-monetary support.
Related Questions
- Do the required matching funds have to be in cash, or can they be in-kind donations and services, e.g., staff time working on the program?
- Can cash or in-kind contributions that were obtained before the grant award be counted towards the non-Federal match?
- Are in-kind contributions (mainly salary) acceptable as matching funds from all participants?
