What are the other requirements regarding the local matching funds?
In addition to the match verification documentation, libraries must submit a Non-Supplanting Assurance. A sample Assurance form and instructions for preparation and return of this document have been sent to Phase II participants. Additionally, the instructions and form are posted on this website. Basically, the Non-Supplanting requirement means that funding currently committed in a local city/town/state budget to a public library may not be shifted to other local government services because funds have been received from the Opportunity Online Hardware Grant. In addition, funds to support technology within a public library budget may not be transferred to other local services or library budget line items in because of the Hardware Grant. For example, a town cannot shift its funding for public computers in libraries to the parks department, knowing that the Gates Foundation has given the library a grant. Similarly, an individual library cannot shift money originally designated for techno
