Is There A Cost Sharing Or Matching Requirement for WAMS Grant Projects?
Grant recipients are required to match the USDA funds awarded on dollarfor- dollar basis from non-Federal sources with cash and in-kind contributions (see RFA, Part IV, B. 6. for details). NIFA may waive the matching funds requirement for a grant if NIFA determines that: (a) the results of the project, while of particular benefit to a specific agricultural commodity, are likely to be applicable to agricultural commodities generally; or (b) the project involves a minor commodity, the project deals with scientifically important research, and the grant recipient is unable to satisfy the matching funds requirement.
