What is “cost sharing” or “matching?
The Federal Government defines cost sharing as that portion of the project or program costs not borne by the Federal Government. In other words, cost sharing on a proposal is the amount of cash, in-kind support (e.g. department paid salaries), or any other support the University promises to commit to the proposed project. Cost sharing may also include third party support on a budget (e.g. funding from another external grant). There are several agencies that require cost sharing commitments on grants and it is important to show cost sharing in these instances. It is important to be as accurate as possible on all cost sharing commitments. When a grant is awarded with a cost shared budget, the cost sharing becomes a condition of the grant and the University is held accountable for the management and tracking of the cost sharing portion of the project. Therefore, we recommend including cost sharing in a proposal only when the funding agency requires cost sharing. Note*- If your budget incl
Funds that are pledged by the university or third-party resources towards a particular project. These resources may include cash to purchase supplies or equipment, salaries and benefits of project personnel, and tuition waivers (if applicable). In general, the following items cannot be used as cost sharing: existing equipment, everyday office supplies, office space, faculty summer salary. Please contact your pre-award administrator immediately if you are planning to include cost sharing in a proposal. All cost sharing must be approved by ORSP before submission to the sponsor. Failure to obtain approval may necessitate rejection of awards if cost sharing is deemed inappropriate.
